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Money has written several fascinating works on fungi and frequently makes use of the fungi resources at the Lloyd, of which there are many, since Curtis G. Lloyd, one of the Library's founders was also a mycologist, fungus scientist. These are amazing life forms which have a real impact on our daily lives, mostly without us being even the slightest bit aware of it. Money's latest book, as well as his earlier publications, are all available for use at the Lloyd Library and can be found by searching the catalog.
The exhibit will feature books from LLM’s vast collection, such as the 1516 edition of Pliny the Elder’s (23-79 CE) Natural History, the earliest mention of it in LLM. From there, the exhibit follows the economic, medicinal, and botanical history of this popular plant through five centuries. In addition to Pliny’s book, some of the earliest depictions of Capsicum in European literature will be on display—featuring herbals from the 16th and early 17th centuries by such notables as Leonhard Fuchs (1501-1566), Carolus Clusius (1526-1609), Matthias de L’Obel (1538-1616), and Rembert Dodoens (1517-1585). These are interesting volumes, in part because the information on peppers was so limited, and thus a little confused and confusing. Now, we know much more about chili peppers. There are whole volumes devoted to the plant, its fruit, uses, and benefits. Jean Andrews (1923-2010), of the University of Texas at Austin, wrote two notable works on the pepper and became a world-expert on the subject, which will be on display, along with a host of other fascinating works.
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In a recent interview on National Public Radio's "Fresh Air" program, Lloyd Library's board member and frequent library researcher, Nicholas P. Money, Professor of Botany and Director of the Western Program at the Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, explained the wonderful magic behind mushroom reproduction and dissemination. 
This exhibit explores the depictions and descriptions of the chili pepper—Capsicum annum [reproduction at left from LLM’s copy of A Curious Herbal by Elizabeth Blackwell, volume 1, plate 1, 1739]—a plant that, over recent years, has experienced a growth in popularity both as a food and medicinal ingredient. Love peppers or hate them, come to see LLM’s new exhibit “Turning up the Heat this Winter: Peppers in Image and Word” to learn about them and taste the heat at a lecture and catered reception on Saturday, January 14, 2012, 4–7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Every year Cincinnati Magazine looks for the best of the city in a variety of categories. The judges were particularly impressed with the art and archives exhibit featuring George Rieveschl, Jr., developer of Benadryl®, whose artistic talents were hidden by his scientific achievements. The Lloyd has become known in recent years for exposing the connection between art and science, and Rieveschl allowed the Library to explore that connection more fully. Lloyd Library and Museum is proud to have been named Best Hidden Museum by 
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