Manuscript Migration Lab @LabManuscript
Interdisciplinary hub for scholars researching complex histories of mss @ Duke's Rubenstein Library. Support from the Franklin Humanities Institute. sites.fhi.duke.edu/manuscriptmigr… FHI, Durham, NC Joined September 2020-
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sketchy antiquities dealers when scholars start researching the provenance of manuscripts they acquired under suspicious conditions
Congrats to our Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Freeman!!
Prof. Ranjana Khanna Reappointed as FHI Director, New Grad Student Opportunities, and more! - mailchi.mp/duke/fhi-feb-1…
The call for applications for the next HLCEES Summer School, "Working in Manuscript Studies: Traditional and New Approaches, with a focus on the Ethiopian and Eritrean tradition" (4-15 September in Hamburg), is now open until 15 March. We particularly welcome female participants.
Tomorrow, 11/16 marks the launch of a new collection of essays and artwork, co-edited by Helen Solterer, offering a new chapter on the cultural history of migration. Please join us for a panel discussion, followed by a small festive reception.📖 ➡️duke.is/nkk8v
Today, Ahmadieh Family Lecture Hall, 3PM!
On September 9th MML will be hosting our in-person round table on manuscript fragmentation; this is our first fall event and we’re thrilled!! ❤️❤️❤️
MML Twitter is officially back! stay tuned for updates later in the day about MML’s upcoming & Fall 23 plans!!

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