Die Schreibkalender der Frühen Neuzeit und die Handschriften in ihnen. Tagung des Wolfenbütteler Arbeitskreis für Bibliotheks-, Buch- und Mediengeschichte, 13.–15. března 2024, Herzog August Bibliothek, Wolfenbüttel
Die Schreibkalender der Frühen Neuzeit und die Handschriften in ihnen. Tagung des Wolfenbütteler Arbeitskreis für Bibliotheks-, Buch- und Mediengeschichte, 13.–15. března 2024, Herzog August Bibliothek, Wolfenbüttel

Summary/Abstract: The conference "Die Schreibkalender der Frühen Neuzeit und die Handschriften in ihnen," held from March 13-15, 2024, at the Herzog August Bibliothek in Wolfenbüttel, focused on early modern calendars and the handwritten entries they contain. This third meeting of its kind emphasized the connections between Central and Eastern Europe and Western European printing centers. Despite transportation challenges due to a Deutsche Bahn strike, the conference featured presentations on the digitization of printed calendars with handwritten notes, the role of calendars in early modern written culture, and specific case studies from Transylvania, Hungary, and Upper Lusatia. Highlights included discussions on the intellectual networks of Lutheran communities, the use of calendars in university offices, and the autobiographical nature of some entries. The event concluded with a viewing of original printed calendars from the 16th to 18th centuries, showcasing their value as sources for media history, literature, astronomy, and cultural history. The conference underscored the interdisciplinary nature of calendar studies and the importance of these documents in understanding early modern intellectual and social networks.

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