Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

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On display now in the Main Library Gallery:

Hey Buddy, I’m Bill tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.

Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.

MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:

Monday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open Aug. 21–Dec. 19, 2023.
Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)

Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.

The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, August 21, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, August 25, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, August 28, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, August 31, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, September 1, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, September 7, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, September 8, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, September 11, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, September 15, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, September 18, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, September 22, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, September 25, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, September 29, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, October 2, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, October 6, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, October 9, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, October 12, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, October 13, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, October 16, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, October 20, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, October 23, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, October 26, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, October 27, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, October 30, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, November 2, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, November 3, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, November 6, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, November 10, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, November 13, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, November 17, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, November 20, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, November 27, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, November 30, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, December 1, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, December 4, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, December 8, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, December 11, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, December 14, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, December 15, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, December 18, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Main Library Gallery
125 West Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu.