The Manuscript Studies Interest Group (MSIG) is a regular meeting for people who want to get up close and personal with a variety of handwritten objects. We explore and celebrate the diversity of manuscript traditions from across time periods and geographical areas – Penn’s collections are especially strong with materials from the Middle East and Southeast Asia, but we have plenty from Western Europe as well. We welcome everyone—undergraduate, graduate students, staff and faculty alike—to contribute their insights, share their work, and share the joy of manuscripts. Together, we strive to make the study of manuscripts an inspiring experience.

Meetings will focus on looking at a variety of manuscripts from Penn’s collections on a theme. On September 17, we'll look at books about music - treatises and song books - from across time and around the world.

Registration is not required. Drop in any time between 2pm and 3:45pm!