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The Afterlives of Books

The Afterlives of Books: A Discussion of Rare Books, Collection Histories, and International Cultural Heritage Law
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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Format: In-Person

Program Fee: 
Free for Members | $15 Non-Members

Description:
The 20th century saw the establishment of formidable rare book and manuscript collections by American academic and professional institutions. This panel examines examples from two collections: the New York City Bar Association's canon law collection, developed in the early 20th century, and a manuscript volume of canon law, created in the 15th century at Lambach Abbey in Austria and acquired by Yale Law School in 1950. Bringing together experts on institutional collections, the rare book market, provenance, and international cultural heritage law, and the City Bar's own history of book collecting, the panel frames a discussion of the rare book market in the early to mid 20th century and its current afterlives. 

Welcome:
Abigail Nitka, The Nitka Law Firm PLLC

Speakers:
Kathryn James, Rare Book Librarian and Lecturer in Legal Research, Yale Law School
Leila A. Amineddoleh, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin; Professor of Art Law, Fordham University School of Law; and Member, City Bar Art Law Committee
Richard Tuske, Senior Director of Library Operations, New York City Bar Association

Moderator:
Albert Feuer, Member, City Bar Legal History Committee; Yale Alumni Association Member

Sponsoring Committee:
Legal History, Abigail Nitka, Chair

Co-Sponsoring Committee:
Art Law, Amelia Brankov, Chair


Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

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