Overview In 1905, Belle da Costa Greene (1879-1950) was hired by J. P. Morgan to work in his growing library in New York. When the library was opened to the public in 1924 Greene became its first director, but even before this she had played a central role in shaping [...]
Manuscript Society Members Discover Hidden Gems in Cambridge This fall, a group of Manuscript Society members traveled to Cambridge and Oxford, England for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes experience. Over several days, they explored some of the cities' most storied libraries, museums, and archives—places that hold centuries of history and some of [...]
Like many collectors, the Covid-19 pandemic forced me to stay home more than usual. I’ve re-read favorite books, completed nagging home projects, and delved deep into researching letters and documents in my collection.
Etiquette Your Mother Never Taught You: Special Collections, Museums and Rare Book Rooms Bradley D. Cook - Curator of Photographs, Indiana University One of the many privileges of being a member of a professional organization is the “behind the scenes” tours we are offered by museums, libraries, and [...]
Join Collections Advisor, Spencer W. Stuart, as he discusses the life cycle of collections and the collectors who build them. Moderated by Manuscript Monday host, Brian Kathenes, Spencer will share case studies and cover: The important things collectors should consider at key moments of their collecting. Motivations to collect Who [...]
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