Catholic University’s Rare Books Department, part of Special Collections, had another great year with targeted acquisitions via purchase, with eight items from five national and one international professional book sellers. Four of our recent wares are detailed below; two others were discussed in a recent post about the generous bequest of Msgr. Robert Trisco, and Read More
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The Archivist’s Nook – Acquisitions de Livres – Rare Book Acquisitions, 2025-2026
Posted in: Alerts The Archivist's Nook | Tags: acquisitions, Bourbon, French Revolution, Heresy, Jansenism, Louis XV, Pope Clement XI, Rare Books, recusant, Reformation, Vulgate | Comment
The Archivist’s Nook: Attainment-Rare Book Acquisitions, 2021
Special Collections, including the Rare Books Department, like the rest of the world, is operating under the strictures of the COVID Pandemic. Fortunately, we were able to acquire new books and related materials during the vicissitudes of 2020, which we reported on in a November blog post, and are pleased to announce further significant purchases Read More
Posted in: News & Events The Archivist's Nook | Tags: almanac, Anti-Catholic, Antwerp, Brussels, Collection Management, COVID, England, Humanities, Jansenist, Mexico, rare books, Rare Books, recusant, San Francisco, special collections, University Archives | Comment