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.

  • Edito: Paule Verbruggen

This edition includes a look at the tense relationship between Belgian socialist leader Emile Vandervelde and Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini, and a deep dive into Studio Stone – a unique photo collection by two pioneers of modern photography from the interwar period, much of which is preserved at Amsab-ISG.

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EDITOR

Paule Verbruggen

NOTED

Jozef Schildermans, 'A long-lasting personal grudge': the confrontation between Benito Mussolini and Emile Vandervelde, 1904-1927

COLLECTION

Kim Robensyn, The 'Studio Stone' collection by Amsab-ISG

NOTED

AP Maaswinkel, A photo session in the Belgian parliament in 1930

CURIOUS

Kim Robensyn, A special poster, designed by Studio Stone

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Cleo Janse, Expo Studio Stone

BOOKS

Vincent Scheltiens, Jan Willem Stutje, Buchenwald Torture Factory. Surviving and Collaborating in a German Concentration Camp. 

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