The digitization is quite sharp, and the experience of flipping through the scrapbooks shows their worn edges and handwritten memos. Digital Collections Librarian Liz Gushee explained to Hyperallergic that “digitizing the scrapbooks was tricky due to fragility and the complexity of the pages.” Cards and clippings are crammed in, often overtaking the page. We are fortunate that he took the time to jot down the source of the item now and then.” “Understanding the history of the object provides insight into how Houdini assembled his collection and speaks to the relationships between Houdini and his fellow magicians.
“One thing I really enjoy about these scrapbooks is seeing the notes that Houdini sometimes made about the source of the material,” Helen Baer, curator of performing arts at the Harry Ransom Center, told Hyperallergic.
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