Beyond the Archives with Jo Clifford and Jen Hadfield

Mon 18 Aug 14:00 - 15:00
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Beyond the Archives with Jo Clifford and Jen Hadfield

Now in its centenary year, the National Library of Scotland is a treasure trove of Scotland's literary past - but did you know it also cares for the archives of our nation's contemporary writers? Today, we explore the idea of a 'living archive' with playwright Jo Clifford and poet Jen Hadfield. Join them for a conversation about building an archive, the creative and curatorial choices involved, and discover the personal objects that fuel each writer's creative life.

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