Book collection of Aleksander Mieliński, an abbot of Trzemeszno in the collections of Archdiocesan Archives in Gniezno Cover Image

Księgozbiór opata trzemeszeńskiego Aleksandra Mielińskiego w zbiorach Archiwum Archidiecezjalnego w Gnieźnie
Book collection of Aleksander Mieliński, an abbot of Trzemeszno in the collections of Archdiocesan Archives in Gniezno

Author(s): Wojciech Graś
Subject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies, Archiving, Cataloguing, Preservation, 16th Century
Published by: Wojewódzka Biblioteka Publiczna – Książnica Kopernikańska w Toruniu
Keywords: Canons Regular; Trzemeszno; Gniezno; Aleksander Mieliński

Summary/Abstract: Aim: The article presents the collection of Aleksander Mieliński, the abbot of Trzemeszno, so far scarcely examined in the literature of the subject matter. Individual volumes were found during the inventory work carried out as part of the grant project at the Archdiocese Archive in Gniezno.Research method: Bibliological analysis of volumes along with the analysis of ownership notes of the preserved collection.Results/Conclusions: A preserved part of Aleksander Mieliński's book collection allows showing at least partly the intellectual horizons and reading interests of the owner. Numerous preserved original covers testify to the taste and passion of the holder.

  • Issue Year: 19/2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 163-182
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish