On Thursday February 5, 2009, Wesleyan University Library celebrated the life of the noted author and historian William Manchester, who passed away in 2004.  This event, entitled William Manchester: Portrait of a Writer, was held in the Smith Reading Room, first floor of Olin Memorial Library, 252 Church St., Middletown.  Leith Johnson, Project Archivist and Jenny Miglus, Archival Assistant for the William Manchester Papers, spoke about Manchester's career and writing process as documented in his papers, followed by a lecture by Claire Potter, Wesleyan Professor of History and American Studies.  Highlights from the Manchester Collection were also on exhibit at Olin Library through March 15th.  The event was sponsored by a bequest of William Manchester and the Friends of the Wesleyan Library.  For a copy of the exhibit catalog, contact the Friends of the Wesleyan Library at 860-685-3897 or libfriends@wesleyan.edu.