About the collection

Amsab-ISG is the memory of the social movements in Flanders and Belgium, from the mid-19th century to the present day.

Our collection focuses on important themes such as labor, the environment, migration, gender, human rights, and global justice. It includes archives from trade unions, political parties, health insurance funds, NGOs, cultural organizations, and engaged artists. Our heritage comprises archival files, library collections, audiovisual materials, art, and intangible heritage—increasingly in digital form.

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Edito: Paule Verbruggen

In this edition: the union world of government personnel, the logbook of the Borze der Compagnons Boek-drukkers der stad Gent, farewell to photographer Lieve Colruyt, the archive of the non-profit organization Burgerdienst voor de Jeugd, Akte van de Hoop (Deed of Hope), and our Studio Stone exhibition.

EDITOR

Paule Verbruggen

CONTRIBUTION

Luc Peiren, The union world of government personnel

NOTED

Herman Balthazar, The logbook of the Borze of the Compagnons Book-printers of the city of Ghent

COLLECTION

Hendrik Ollivier, Farewell to Lieve Colruyt, a moving photographer

Jeroen Fernandez-Alonso, The archive of the non-profit organization Civic Service for Youth: the struggle for an equal alternative to military service

CURIOUS

Ellena Franquet, Act of Hope: A Poetic Call for Peace

BOOKS

Nico Van Campenhout, Albert Camus and the primacy of humanity

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Kim Robensyn & Charlotte Doyen, Studio Stone

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