The exhibition, Public Pathogens: Louisiana’s Historical Struggle with Disease, opened on Monday, Sept. 29. The collection depicts the human response to trying times of disease and devastation, making it a collection most relevant to the present day. Jewett then paints a picture of the purpose of this exhibit, details that the items are meant to be seen in historical context. The most important point Jewett thinks those interested in the exhibit should know is how Special Collections exists for research, even for anybody simply interested by looking at one thing from the exhibit. The Hill Memorial Library’s presentation of the Public Pathogens: Louisiana’s Historical Struggle with Disease exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. only on weekdays.