American Scottish Foundation Events
The American-Scottish Foundation
In Association with
The American Patrons of the National Library
and Galleries of Scotland
Present
Bringing Home the Bards
The Campaign to Save the Honresfeld Library
for the Nation
Tuesday October 26th
6 PM via Facebook Live
This is a live presentation with discussion
and Q&A with experts
To Watch the Event on October 26th at 6 PM EST
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A #ScotsinUS conversation on the important Scottish manuscripts which the National Library of Scotland, together with the National Trust for Scotland and the Abbotsford Trust, intend to acquire for the nation.
The fact that the Honresfield Library has not been seen for almost a hundred years suggests that its contents are unimportant. This could not be further from the truth – for this is an unrivaled collection of original works by the country’s literary giants. But the manuscripts of Austen, Burns, the Brontës, and Scott are at risk of being sold into private hands and rendered inaccessible to the public once more.
The National Library of Scotland, as a member of a nationwide consortium, proposes an alternative scenario, in which the works of Scotland’s most celebrated writers are saved for the nation. The American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries of Scotland is spearheading the campaign in North America and is calling on all those with a love and passion for Scotland, its culture, and heritage to pledge their support.