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Photo Album Conférence de la Paix, La Haye 1899
July 10, 2016
In the collection of the Peace Palace Library two albums are treasured with historical photos of the First Hague Peace Conference of 1899. These two albums were a gift to Jonkheer J.C.N. van Eys, Secretary- General of the Conference and to the Dutch Minister and honorary chairman Mr. W.H. de Beaufort. The persons who had […]
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Commemorative Lecture: ‘Organizing for Peace: Bertha von Suttner, Dr. Aletta Jacobs and the International Congress of Women at The Hague’, June 16, 2015, Peace Palace
June 3, 2015
The lecture will focus on the work, life and legacy of Dr. Aletta Jacobs and Bertha von Suttner and the many women they inspired and who helped to make the International Congress of Women in 1915 a reality. Read more, here.
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Text Speech Thomas von der Dunk on European Heritage Label for the Peace Palace
September 26, 2014
On April 8, 2014, the European Commission in Brussels awarded the Peace Palace the European Heritage Label along with Dutch World War II Transit Camp Westerbork. During the official celebration at the Peace Palace in one of the ceremonial offices, the Small Court Room, one of the speakers was Thomas von der Dunk. Mr von der Dunk, an architectural historian, well known for his sometimes rather confronting publications in Dutch academic circles and newspaper articles, held a highly original speech, tracing the history of the Peace Palace from its origins, referring to the Roman Empire, the League of Nations, the Korean war, right to the problems of modern times.
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Postcard Peace Palace 1914 ‘Hebt U het Vredespaleis reeds van binnen gezien?’
July 28, 2014
Postcard from the days of the First World War. Translated from Dutch: ‘Did you already see the Peace Palace from the inside?’. On the back: Postcard. Lithography Van de Ven – The Hague. Dated 1914.
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Postcard Peace Palace 1914 ‘Verstoorde Vredes-Illusie’
July 2, 2014
Postcard from the days of the First World War. Translated from Dutch: ‘Disturbed Peace-Illusion’. On the back: ‘Disturbed Peace-Illusion. The Angel of Peace expelled from the Peace Palace by the War Demon’. Weenenk & Snel, The Hague. 14 67695. Dated 1914.
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Commemorative Lecture Bertha von Suttner (1843-1914), Tuesday, June 24th, 2014, Peace Palace
June 12, 2014
This month marks the centenary of the death of Bertha von Suttner, the Austrian peace activist, bestselling author of ‘Die Waffen Nieder’ and the first female recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905. To attend this lecture, please register.
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Spring is coming! Daffodils ‘Thomas Mawson’ in the Peace Palace Gardens
March 31, 2014
The gardens are full of lovely yellow daffodils ‘Thomas Mawson’. During last year’s Centennial celebrations, Thomas H. Mawson, the famous British landscaper who designed the gardens and grounds of the Peace Palace, was honored with a special daffodil (narcissus) that bears his name.
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Embassy Centennial Book Donation Project: Argentina and Thailand
March 4, 2014
Our special Embassy Centennial Book Donation Project is still going strong! This month, the Embassies of Argentina and Thailand have generously donated many books to help us expand our National Law Collection. Find out what publications are now part of the Library Collection.
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Famous Visitors: Prince Yasuhiko Asaka and Princess Nobuko Asaka
February 28, 2014
Prince Yasuhiko Asaka (1887-1981) of Japan and his spouse Princess Nobuko Asaka, with their entourage on the steps of the Peace Palace. On the far right, Dr. Jacob ter Meulen, Director of the Peace Palace Library. Date 1925. Photo collection Carnegie Foundation.
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“The Stars of Eternal Truth and Right”: Bertha von Suttner’s Campaigning for Peace, Social Justice, and Womanhood
February 7, 2014
New publication by Arthur Eyffinger. The Hague Peace Conferences of 1899 and 1907 were the undisputable highlights of Bertha von Suttner’s long career as an engaged peace activist. To her, the opening of the Peace Palace in 1913 was a dream come true. This publication focuses on Bertha’s tenets and aspirations with regard to the emerging international tradition in The Hague.
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