Love letters in the digital age

February 9, 2012

Love in the digital ageInspired by the Woodruff Library's exhibit 'With Love' that examines love letters from famous authors and former Emory students, this video looks at how current students express their affections.

A new exhibit in Woodruff Library called "With Love" is displaying old love letters, telegrams, poems and much more. It's taking us all back to the day when people put pen to paper to express their love to their loved ones. But today, those love "letters" are completely different.

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