Does Harvard have a Gutenberg Bible?

Yes.  The Gutenberg Bible is on display in a case at the entrance to the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Room, on the mezzanine level of Widener Library.  The Memorial Room houses the rare book collection formed by Harry Widener during his lifetime, with a few additions contributed later by members of the family.  The Bible was added to the Widener Collection in 1944 by George D. Widener on behalf of his sister, Mrs. Widener Dixon and himself.  Please see our Gutenberg Bible page for more detail.

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