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Category: Special Collections
Celebrating World Poetry Day: A Timeless Art Form
Poetry should be celebrated every day because it allows one to see the world through different eyes. That’s the sentiment echoed by Limburg poet and writer Merlijn Huntjens as International Poetry Day is celebrated worldwide today, on 21 March.
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Exploring the pages: Students bring rare books to life
Student reviews about 12 captivating old books from Maastricht University’s (UM’s) Special Collections have recently been published on Wikipedia.
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On Charles Eyck’s trail: A student’s journey from France to Maastricht
The surprising discovery of remarkable artwork in a small-town church in northern France led a young French student all the way to Maastricht University’s (UM’s) Special Collections.
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Beyond his art: The personal side of Bernard Reith
As an exceptional exhibition of Bernard Reith’s work is showcased at Maastricht University, his family offers insights into the artist’s personal life and lasting legacy.
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A Hollywood star in Maastricht: Marlene Dietrich as seen by Charles Eyck
A wartime sketch of Hollywood icon Marlene Dietrich by Dutch artist Charles Eyck sparks intrigue as it resurfaces, shedding light on an important chapter of Maastricht’s history and the hunt for the missing original.
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Pierre Kemp and his muses on display
Explore the newest exhibition at Inner City Library, unveiling captivating narratives about poet Pierre Kemp and his muses.
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Talking about books VII
In this video, Monika Barget talks about Nouvel Atlas des Enfans. The 1793 edition of the book forms part of UM Library’s Special Collections. Monika takes you to the closed stacks department of the Inner City Library, where this book is located.
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Preserving Archives: Maastricht University students present Special Collections documentary film
Four passionate students from University College Maastricht (UCM), one of Maastricht University’s (UM) Liberal Arts and Science programmes, made a documentary film about the university’s Special Collections. The documentary, titled “Caring Archives,” was created as part of a visual ethnographic research project. It was screened at the University Library last week.
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Kemp’s Mysterious Muse: A Literary Treasure Unearthed in Eindhoven
Imagine stumbling upon a literary treasure at a dumpster… An unexpected discovery of a poetry book with a dedication by poet Pierre Kemp to Frederique Kox raises the question: Who was the mysterious Frederique? If you are connected to her, or have knowledge of her descendants, connect with us in our quest to unravel this intriguing mystery and unveil her story.
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Ink, glue and pages: Exploring the Craftsmanship of Ancient Books in Maastricht University’s Special Collections
Students from Maastricht University embarked on a captivating project exploring the hidden secrets of ancient books stored in the Special Collections depot. While investigating the materials and techniques used in bookbinding during the 17th and 18th century the students discovered many fascinating facts. These insights will contribute to further research and preservation efforts, ensuring the longevity of these precious literary treasures.
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