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Rollins Chapel was built in 1884 in neo-Romanesque style. As the interfaith worship center at Dartmouth, services include every denomination from Judaism to Islam. Concerts, memorial services, and weddings are also often conducted in Rollins.
Webster Hall is named after Dartmouth graduate and former Secretary of State Daniel Webster and is one of the oldest buildings on campus. Webster is now the home of the new Rauner Special Collections Library. Over 5 million rare and historical items are stored here including a cuneiform tablet from the 13th century B.C., Daniel Webster's copy of Audubon's Birds of America, late 18th century musical scores, and one of the largest collections of Robert Frost’s works (photos, manuscripts, and even Christmas cards!).
"Vox Clamantis in Deserto"
The College motto ("a voice crying out in the wilderness") comes from the 40th chapter of the Book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The "voice" represents the voice of religion in the darkness of the unsettled wilderness. Eleazar selected this motto because he considered the primary mission of his school to be teaching the natives about Christianity.
Although the College is now secular, the motto is still symbolic of the College's voice of intellectual enlightenment in our beautiful natural surroundings.
Turn right on the path just behind Webster Hall and follow it as it curves to the right; enter Baker/Berry Library through the front door.
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