Manuscript Mondays Thanksgiving Leftovers: A Manuscript Society virtual gathering! Monday, December 4, 2023 - 8:00PM Eastern, 5:00PM Pacific Moderator: Brian Kathenes - We’ll chat about our favorite manuscript memories from 2023 - Share a favorite piece from your collection - Ask questions of fellow members - Talk about what’s in [...]
The Inside Scoop on Rare Book Collecting with Ken Gloss Overview Ken will discuss growing up in the book business and show some of his favorite finds while enjoying “the thrill of the hunt.” He will also share many fascinating anecdotes about private and institutional collecting, as well as guidelines [...]
“The Original Wikipedia: 18th Century Chinese Emperor Qianlong’s Siku Quanshu Project” Free, Live Webinar CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS Monday, October 3, 2023 - 8:00 PM Eastern, 5:00PM Pacific (U.S. and Canada) Presenter: Susan Lahey, MA, ISA CAPP Moderator: Brian Kathenes In 1772, Emperor Qianlong of China, a prolific poet, major art patron, and [...]
Overview Join us for an insider’s look at the fascinating life of Charles Darwin, through the incredible autograph collection of Dr. Barton Smith. Dr. Smith will share some amazing letters and manuscripts from his extensive Darwin collection. Host: Brian Kathenes Guest: Dr. Barton Smith Original Date: September 4th, 2023 - [...]
The Historic New Orleans Collection has built an extensive collection of materials related to John Law de Lauriston (1671–1729). Law was a Scottish gambler, banker, and monetary theorist. From 1717 to 1720 he attempted to eliminate France’s crippling national debt by creating a central bank that issued paper currency. The [...]