Temple recognizes Russell Conwell s Feb. 15 birthday annually, but his legacy can be seen and felt year-round. So too can his belongings.

Paley Library s Conwell Collection, part of the University Archives in the Special Collections Research Center, houses the university founder s documents and belongings.

Among the possessions are his sword, letters, speeches, desk and chairs, as well as a death mask (not a typo). The mask, a plaster mold of Conwell s face, was made upon his death in 1925.

His desk and chairs can be seen on the mezzanine in Paley. The library has also put up a two-case exhibit celebrating Conwell, which will be on display until August.