During the armed conflicts which took place in Europe in various periods of history, many private and institutional early printed book collections were relocated and dispersed. They are currently held in libraries, archives, museums, and private collections all over the world. As the tangible legacy of Europe's cultural heritage, they serve as an invaluable resource for comprehending its history, science and culture. The purpose of this conference is to examine the war and postwar fates of early printed book collections, their current legal status, and strategies for bringing them together.
When: April 24-25, 2025
Where: Ossoliński National Institute, 37 Szewska Street, 50-139 Wrocław, Poland
Submit your proposal! The conference will cover the following topics:
The conference will focus on European collections, but for comparative purposes, papers on similar phenomena from other parts of the world are also welcome.
Applications:
Conference fee: none
The International Centre for Training and Research on Cultural Heritage in Danger
The project is co-financed from the state budget, allocated by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education Republic of Poland under the Excellent Science II Programme (Poland).
dr Agnieszka Franczyk-Cegła
dr Konrad Szymański
dr Olga Tkachuk
Contact: ksiazka-dawna@ossolineum.pl
