Research Seminars @ Illinois

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Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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Gutenberg's Second Invention: The 1460 Mainz Catholicon

Event Type: Lecture
Sponsor: The Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Location: Main Library Room 346 — 1408 W. Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801
Date: Oct 23, 2025 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Speaker: Paul S. Needham
Contact: Carrie Lingscheit
E-Mail: carriel@illinois.edu
Originating Calendar: Rare Book & Manuscript Library Events; Scheide Librarian Emeritus (Princeton) Paul S. Needham will discuss the history and production of the Catholicon, and present his findings that it was printed not from movable type, as previously thought, but instead from two-line castings, a discovery that continues to incite vigorous discussion in the field. The RBML’s recently acquired copy of the 1469 edition will be on display.

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