The complicated legacy of wartime souveniring

In the latest episode of Treasures of the Library, Senior Librarian Kevin Molloy explores the complicated tradition of wartime souveniring.

Watch as Kevin unboxes items souvenired by World War I soldiers in Egypt and Turkey, and reflects on the uneasy legacy this practice leaves behind for cultural institutions with such material in their collections.

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This video series, designed for members and hosted by expert librarians, delves into the Library’s collection to highlight some of its most fascinating and precious items.

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More to explore

• Explore the Library's collection of material on World War I
• Learn more about the Frank Shaw Collection