Behind the scenes in the Ornithology Collection at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.
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image: Barricade of waggons of the Hussites during the Hussite War 1419-1434. Illustration from a codex around 1450
The Hussites (“Chalice People”) were a Christian movement following the teachings of Czech reformer Jan Hus (c. 1369–1415), who became one of the forerunners of the Protestant Reformation. This predominantly religious movement was propelled by social issues and strengthened Czech national awareness.
Mobile Gas Chambers
This is one of a series of communications on the problems with “S-Wagons,” written by Dr. August Becker, who made an inspection trip through Eastern Europe to observe their operation. S-Wagons were special vehicles used as mobile gas chambers. The mobile gas chambers were hermetically sealed boxes mounted on truck chassis. Carbon monoxide from the truck’s exhaust was pumped into the chamber to kill victims.
Report from SS (Schutzstaffel) Lt. Dr. August Becker to SS Lt. Col. Walter Rauff, 05/16/1942
‘Cat playing a rebec’ from Book of Hours (S.E. England, c1320-c1330),
shelfmark Harley 6563 f. 40© British Library Board.
Thanks, medievalthedas!
Trogen, Kantonsbibliothek Appenzell Ausserrhoden, CM Ms. 13, f. 104r. Johann von Schwarzenberg: Memorial der Tugendt. c.1530/40. Death and the bone house.
Exposición virtual sobre Patrimonio en Baja Sajonia (Alemania)
Copyfraud Kulturerbe Niedersachsen http://kulturerbe.niedersachsen.de
Grupos de archiveros canadienses en Facebook [ENG-FRA]
Archival Networks (and Supporters) on Facebook
via archiviststrek2012:
If you haven’t already, here are some pages to check out on Facebook. These organizations and movements are also trying to respond to the NADP and LAC cuts, and provide more outlets through which you can take action:
Canadian Council of Archives / Conseil canadien des archives
Association of Canadian Archivists
Association des archivistes du Québec
Save Library and Archives Canada (CAUT campaign)
