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Introduction to Early Modern English Handwriting

OPEN TO:
-Faculty -Graduate Students -Postdocs -Staff -Undergraduate Students

This workshop is a skills-based introduction to the handwriting of early modern England, primarily secretary hand - the most common script in England from the 16th-17th centuries.

This workshop is a short, two-hour introduction to the handwriting and written culture of early modern England (16th-17th centuries), primarily focusing on the script known as "secretary hand." The ability to read secretary hand, the most common script in Tudor, Stuart, and Georgian England, is an essential skill for any who wish to work with manuscripts of the early modern English period. Attendees will receive a brief introduction to the history, culture, and letter forms of secretary hand as well as hands-on experience with real early modern manuscripts from the Hesburgh Library's own collection. Prior experience with paleography and manuscripts will be beneficial but is not required.

RELATED LIBGUIDE: English Language and Literature by Daniel Johnson

DATE
Thursday, February 13, 2025
TIME
2:00PM - 4:00PM
LOCATION
103 Hesburgh Library (Rare Books & Special Collections)
PRESENTER
Anne Crafton
CATEGORIES
Rare Books & Special Collections

Registration is required. There is 1 seat available.

Contact Info

Anne Crafton