The Huntington Library Dr Louise Elizabeth Wilson University of Bristol https://burningwithcuriosity.wordpress.com.

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The Huntington Library Dr Louise Elizabeth Wilson University of Bristol

Library Collections History of Science Medieval manuscripts Rare books British and American history Photographs and historical prints Archives of modern authors (Jack London, Kingsley Amis et al.)

Witchcraft, Magic and Medicine Huntington MS 64 Charm against demons Zodiac man The universe

Forging Connections ‘Brown Bag’ lunchtime talks Tuesday coffee with biscuits and fruit Friday evening drinks Informal introductions with other IPS scholars

Connections Forged California State University, Northridge California Institute of Technology

Library Facilities Ahmanson Reading Room rare materials Main Reading Room

Desk Food Tea Amenities

New Educational Centre

Library Gardens

Huntington Art Galleries American Paintings European Paintings Sculpture Photographs Prints

Transport

Fuller Theological Seminary Guest Center Located in Pasadena ‘Fun Bus’ Mon-Sat leaves at 8.15am returns 4.30pm Close to Metro station Fitness Room

Californian Life

Getting there Visa Insurance Money Phone SuperShuttle Medicines