About the Exhibit

The content of this exhibit owes much to the work of Karla Vandersypen, who served as the primary cataloger of the Dutch pamphlet collection. I also thank Julie Kaisen for sharing her video on the pamphlet conservation project for this exhibit. Additionally, I extend my gratitude to numerous colleagues whose support and willingness to address numerous inquiries have been invaluable: Martha Conway, Marieka Kaye, Yvonne Greenhouse, Lara Unger, Larry Wentzel, Justin Schell, and Julius Steiner.

We dedicate this exhibit to the memory of Professor Antonius Broos, whose generous donation has enabled the conservation treatment and digitization of this remarkable collection. While this digital display showcases select highlights, Ton's contribution will ensure that the entire collection is readily accessible to researchers worldwide.

Antonius Broos' generous donation has facilitated the rehousing of this extraordinary collection comprising approximately 4,300 pamphlets or tracts. In the accompanying video, Project Conservator Julie Kaisen elucidates the intricate process of rebinding each pamphlet. The multi-step treatment encompasses the extraction of pamphlets from their antiquated library bindings to their current condition, ensuring they are readily accessible for digitization, research purposes, and future exhibition displays.

See the video in MiVideo.

The University of Michigan Library has placed copies of these works online for educational and research purposes. These works are believed to be in the public domain in the United States; however, if you decide to use any of these works, you are responsible for making your own legal assessment and securing any necessary permission. If you have questions about this exhibit, please contact special.collections@umich.edu. If you have concerns about the inclusion of an item in this exhibit, please contact ask-omeka@umich.edu.