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Freie Universität Berlin Returns 500 Books from Belarus Libraries to Republic of Belarus
07/06/2010
The Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum of Freie Universität have now returned 500 books to the Republic of Belarus ...
The Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum of Freie Universität have now returned 500 books to the Republic of Belarus. The volumes are from academic libraries in Belarus and came illegally to Berlin during World War II. They are mainly botany books that were published between 1824 and 1940 in various European countries. The return follows the ethical guidelines of the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
The provenance of the books is clear from the inventory stamps of the Belarusian libraries. The stamps of the library of the Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem were deleted before being returned.
Impressions
In-house classes. Our students are here again! Highlights of the week are a guided tour of the Museum of European Cultures and the graduation ceremony.
