Anniversary Celebration of Oriental Department’s Creation at “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” National Library Cover Image

Среща с миналото и настоящето на отдел „Ориенталски сбирки“ в Националната библиотека „Св. св. Кирил и Методий“
Anniversary Celebration of Oriental Department’s Creation at “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” National Library

Author(s): Anka Stoilova, Sevdiye Ali
Subject(s): History, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Национална библиотека »Св. св. Кирил и Методий«
Keywords: Anniversary celebration; Oriental Department; Arabic manuscripts;

Summary/Abstract: The formation of the collection of Oriental manuscripts, books and archive materials relates closely with the founding of “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” National Library and is a premise for the creation of an independent Department in 1880. Initially named Turkish Department it was renamed in 1909 the Oriental Department.The 108 th anniversary celebration of the Department on 9 th March aimed to mention the main moments of its history and to remember the names of oriental scientists and their works. Among them are Ivan Dimitrov Kimryanov (1883–1913), prof. Boris Nedkov (1910–1975), prof. Vera Mutafchieva (1929–2009) and others.The newest book, edited by “Sts Cyril and Methodius” National Library was presented. Its title is: „Arabic manuscripts. Methodology of preparatory work with fragments“ (by Anka Stoilova).

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 16-25
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Bulgarian