Is Lauterjung
@islauter.bsky.social
Archivist. Interested in history of smell, natural history, and medicine + multisensory approaches to heritage and engagement.
Views are my own.
Pronouns: she/her
Views are my own.
Pronouns: she/her
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Here are some books we came across during a project in the mycology library last week. Our Library and Archives collections do not only cover plants, but also fungi and lichens. Some have very beautiful illustrations. Others (like the cordyceps) are rather gruesome... 🍄🍄🟫🍄🟫 #KewLA
February 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Here are some books we came across during a project in the mycology library last week. Our Library and Archives collections do not only cover plants, but also fungi and lichens. Some have very beautiful illustrations. Others (like the cordyceps) are rather gruesome... 🍄🍄🟫🍄🟫 #KewLA
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The research guide on Environmental History that I wrote for The National Archives, UK is now live! Includes research advice and resources on colonial environments, pollution, agriculture, and animal histories.
Available here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-yo...
#envhist #envhum
Available here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-yo...
#envhist #envhum
January 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The research guide on Environmental History that I wrote for The National Archives, UK is now live! Includes research advice and resources on colonial environments, pollution, agriculture, and animal histories.
Available here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-yo...
#envhist #envhum
Available here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-yo...
#envhist #envhum
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Amongst the notes of 19th century horticulturalist & botanist John Fraser, we spotted this list of unwelcome visitors to a property in Kew! John's ‘uninvited guests’ were botanical rather than human, including species such as thornapple and gallant soldier. How many can you recognise? #KewLA
![A section of a notebook, rest on foam supports. The page is titled ‘7. Uninvited guests at 4 Willow Cottages, Kew, 1892-1915’. Beneath this are two columns, listing the names of plants found at the property: datura stramonium; Amaranthus retroflexus; Oxalis corniculata rubia; Oenothera lamarckiana; [?] roseum; Lychnis alba; Silene latifolia; Chenopodium rubrum; Senebiera didyma; Senebiera coronopus; Melilotus indicus (1917); Euphorbia virgata; Sisyrinchium angustifolium; Papaver somniferum; Galinsoga parviflora; Epilobium hirsutum; Ornithopus perpusillus; S.noctiflora; Althaca rosea](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6h2nzrepsboow5qu42xtebgn/bafkreict5jgdanqtbqtq532vgbhsefubcc3fq4k4uxsf723uum3k4dwefi@jpeg)
January 29, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Amongst the notes of 19th century horticulturalist & botanist John Fraser, we spotted this list of unwelcome visitors to a property in Kew! John's ‘uninvited guests’ were botanical rather than human, including species such as thornapple and gallant soldier. How many can you recognise? #KewLA
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I'm delighted to share details of the first of two workshops I'm hosting this year on The Senses and Medical Humanities. The first workshop will take place in Durham on 24 February. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours now.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-senses...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-senses...
The Senses and Medical Humanities
A one-day workshop exploring sensory studies and medical humanities through short talks, creative activities, and networking.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 11:14 AM
I'm delighted to share details of the first of two workshops I'm hosting this year on The Senses and Medical Humanities. The first workshop will take place in Durham on 24 February. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours now.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-senses...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-senses...
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I've been lazy regarding reading articles/books/etc. for keeping up with archive/records management matters the last few years.
Are anyone able to share recent reading lists from the archive courses? Or any recommendations on articles regarded as essential reading for the modern archivist?
Are anyone able to share recent reading lists from the archive courses? Or any recommendations on articles regarded as essential reading for the modern archivist?
a cat wearing glasses is sitting on top of an open book on a table .
ALT: a cat wearing glasses is sitting on top of an open book on a table .
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January 26, 2026 at 9:15 AM
I've been lazy regarding reading articles/books/etc. for keeping up with archive/records management matters the last few years.
Are anyone able to share recent reading lists from the archive courses? Or any recommendations on articles regarded as essential reading for the modern archivist?
Are anyone able to share recent reading lists from the archive courses? Or any recommendations on articles regarded as essential reading for the modern archivist?
🚨Seeking blogs for Explore Your Archive - if you or anyone you know would like to write about their collections for one of these themes, please do get in touch! We're always looking for more blogs to post: www.exploreyourarchive.org/the-stories-...
A great way to get your collections out there 📜
A great way to get your collections out there 📜
💫 New themes! 💫
We’re very excited to announce the new monthly themes for 2026 - we can’t wait to see what you explore in your archives this year!
#ExploreYourArchives
We’re very excited to announce the new monthly themes for 2026 - we can’t wait to see what you explore in your archives this year!
#ExploreYourArchives
January 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🚨Seeking blogs for Explore Your Archive - if you or anyone you know would like to write about their collections for one of these themes, please do get in touch! We're always looking for more blogs to post: www.exploreyourarchive.org/the-stories-...
A great way to get your collections out there 📜
A great way to get your collections out there 📜
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🗺️What a multi-lingual collection: Jacques Gay was a botanist and collector from Switzerland and our Archives hold over 35 volumes of his manuscripts. He wrote mainly in French, although Latin and even Greek found its way into his writing as well. Any polyglots able to translate? #KewLA
January 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🗺️What a multi-lingual collection: Jacques Gay was a botanist and collector from Switzerland and our Archives hold over 35 volumes of his manuscripts. He wrote mainly in French, although Latin and even Greek found its way into his writing as well. Any polyglots able to translate? #KewLA
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I'll be talking about the Hope Botanic Gardens in Jamaica on 27th Jan, using records from the colonial archives at Kew Gardens 🌴
Signup here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/empires-pl...
Signup here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/empires-pl...
Empires, Plants & Gardening: Kew in Jamaica
The second talk in our series exploring the influence of political and economic power on garden-making
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM
I'll be talking about the Hope Botanic Gardens in Jamaica on 27th Jan, using records from the colonial archives at Kew Gardens 🌴
Signup here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/empires-pl...
Signup here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/empires-pl...
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💫 New themes! 💫
We’re very excited to announce the new monthly themes for 2026 - we can’t wait to see what you explore in your archives this year!
#ExploreYourArchives
We’re very excited to announce the new monthly themes for 2026 - we can’t wait to see what you explore in your archives this year!
#ExploreYourArchives
January 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM
💫 New themes! 💫
We’re very excited to announce the new monthly themes for 2026 - we can’t wait to see what you explore in your archives this year!
#ExploreYourArchives
We’re very excited to announce the new monthly themes for 2026 - we can’t wait to see what you explore in your archives this year!
#ExploreYourArchives
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The portal for submitting a paper for our call for papers for ARA Conference 2026 is now open.
The theme this year is 'Authenticity'
All presentations in person in Glasgow 5-7 August.
Go to: openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site/call-for-pap... for full details
The theme this year is 'Authenticity'
All presentations in person in Glasgow 5-7 August.
Go to: openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site/call-for-pap... for full details
Call for Papers
2026 Annual Conference of the Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland)
openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site
January 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The portal for submitting a paper for our call for papers for ARA Conference 2026 is now open.
The theme this year is 'Authenticity'
All presentations in person in Glasgow 5-7 August.
Go to: openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site/call-for-pap... for full details
The theme this year is 'Authenticity'
All presentations in person in Glasgow 5-7 August.
Go to: openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site/call-for-pap... for full details
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Very proud to have worked with @edwinrose.bsky.social and our other partners in New Zealand and at Cambridge on this. Even happier to see the fruits of Sydney Parkinson’s skill and efforts in glorious high resolution detail nhm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/44... #botanicalart #collaboration
January 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Very proud to have worked with @edwinrose.bsky.social and our other partners in New Zealand and at Cambridge on this. Even happier to see the fruits of Sydney Parkinson’s skill and efforts in glorious high resolution detail nhm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/44... #botanicalart #collaboration
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We're joining the Heritage Fund UK in celebrating #HeritageTreasures!
Kew's Marianne North Gallery was completed in 1882, with much needed restoration work done on the Gallery and its paintings in 2008. The restoration was made possible in part with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund 🎨🖌️
Kew's Marianne North Gallery was completed in 1882, with much needed restoration work done on the Gallery and its paintings in 2008. The restoration was made possible in part with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund 🎨🖌️
January 15, 2026 at 11:48 AM
We're joining the Heritage Fund UK in celebrating #HeritageTreasures!
Kew's Marianne North Gallery was completed in 1882, with much needed restoration work done on the Gallery and its paintings in 2008. The restoration was made possible in part with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund 🎨🖌️
Kew's Marianne North Gallery was completed in 1882, with much needed restoration work done on the Gallery and its paintings in 2008. The restoration was made possible in part with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund 🎨🖌️
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A Bluesky challenge!
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
January 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
A Bluesky challenge!
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
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In case you've seen the story about “grok now only generates images for paid users”, it's untrue. Apparently everyone just reported it because… it was what grok told them 🤦🏼
www.theverge.com/news/859309/...
www.theverge.com/news/859309/...
No, Grok hasn’t paywalled its deepfake image feature
X’s sexual deepfake machine is still running, despite Grok saying otherwise.
www.theverge.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
In case you've seen the story about “grok now only generates images for paid users”, it's untrue. Apparently everyone just reported it because… it was what grok told them 🤦🏼
www.theverge.com/news/859309/...
www.theverge.com/news/859309/...
🌷For anyone in the area and a couple of hours to spare next Thursday (15th Jan), why not sign up to one of our art workshops all around the Persian materials in our archive?
Sign up for the morning slot here: forms.office.com/e/GKeEBrVbip
and the afternoon slot here: forms.office.com/e/NbyM9x4WM8
Sign up for the morning slot here: forms.office.com/e/GKeEBrVbip
and the afternoon slot here: forms.office.com/e/NbyM9x4WM8
January 9, 2026 at 4:41 PM
🌷For anyone in the area and a couple of hours to spare next Thursday (15th Jan), why not sign up to one of our art workshops all around the Persian materials in our archive?
Sign up for the morning slot here: forms.office.com/e/GKeEBrVbip
and the afternoon slot here: forms.office.com/e/NbyM9x4WM8
Sign up for the morning slot here: forms.office.com/e/GKeEBrVbip
and the afternoon slot here: forms.office.com/e/NbyM9x4WM8
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If you ever wondered what biochemical traces of past users of medical recipes may tell us about early modern haircare, see @uk.theconversation.com's discussion of our @historians.org article:
doi.org/10.64628/AB....
Research supported by @thejohnrylands.bsky.social & @britishacademy.bsky.social
doi.org/10.64628/AB....
Research supported by @thejohnrylands.bsky.social & @britishacademy.bsky.social
What Renaissance readers left behind in haircare books
New biochemical techniques offer unmatched insight into early modern medicine, as traces of plants, animals and even human waste have been sampled from pages.
doi.org
January 9, 2026 at 6:07 AM
If you ever wondered what biochemical traces of past users of medical recipes may tell us about early modern haircare, see @uk.theconversation.com's discussion of our @historians.org article:
doi.org/10.64628/AB....
Research supported by @thejohnrylands.bsky.social & @britishacademy.bsky.social
doi.org/10.64628/AB....
Research supported by @thejohnrylands.bsky.social & @britishacademy.bsky.social
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We've all mislaid our keys, but this one made it to the other side of the world! The Library and Archives were delighted when Adelaide Botanic Garden recently arranged for donation of a key that was previously owned by Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck - granddaughter of King George III #KewLA
January 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
We've all mislaid our keys, but this one made it to the other side of the world! The Library and Archives were delighted when Adelaide Botanic Garden recently arranged for donation of a key that was previously owned by Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck - granddaughter of King George III #KewLA
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Job Opportunity! We're looking for a Graduate Trainee Archivist.
#archives
www.trin.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
#archives
www.trin.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
Graduate Trainee Archivist
One-year fixed term contract, full-time Trinity College Library wishes to appoint an enthusiastic Graduate Trainee Archivist for one year from September 2026. The post offers an ideal opportunity to g...
www.trin.cam.ac.uk
January 7, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Job Opportunity! We're looking for a Graduate Trainee Archivist.
#archives
www.trin.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
#archives
www.trin.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our research & collections teams here at Kew! We're looking forward to sharing more stories and highlights with you in 2026 🎄
Beautiful illustration below from our LAA team #KewLA 👇
Beautiful illustration below from our LAA team #KewLA 👇
December 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our research & collections teams here at Kew! We're looking forward to sharing more stories and highlights with you in 2026 🎄
Beautiful illustration below from our LAA team #KewLA 👇
Beautiful illustration below from our LAA team #KewLA 👇
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🌺If you're free on 15th January and would like to find out more about our Persian collections, why not sign up for one of our art workshops? More info in the booking links below 👇#KewLA
Morning slot: https://ow.ly/x0cl50XMcGy
Afternoon slot: https://ow.ly/IvwE50XMcGz
Morning slot: https://ow.ly/x0cl50XMcGy
Afternoon slot: https://ow.ly/IvwE50XMcGz
December 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🌺If you're free on 15th January and would like to find out more about our Persian collections, why not sign up for one of our art workshops? More info in the booking links below 👇#KewLA
Morning slot: https://ow.ly/x0cl50XMcGy
Afternoon slot: https://ow.ly/IvwE50XMcGz
Morning slot: https://ow.ly/x0cl50XMcGy
Afternoon slot: https://ow.ly/IvwE50XMcGz
🌸If you're free on 15th January, why not sign up for one of our art workshops relating to our Persian collections? We ran some with Persian communities in November and they were such a great experience!
These workshops are open for all but will be the same content as the last ones (but shorter!). 🌷
These workshops are open for all but will be the same content as the last ones (but shorter!). 🌷
🎨 Art Workshops at Kew 📚
Second round of creative art workshops inspired by Persia Reimagined: From Herbarium to Heritage
📅 15 January 2026
🕙 10:45 or 13:45 (90 minutes)
📍 Library & Archives, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Morning 10:45 : lnkd.in/ek2GZtQn
Afternoon 13:45 : lnkd.in/eHZPTqbj
Second round of creative art workshops inspired by Persia Reimagined: From Herbarium to Heritage
📅 15 January 2026
🕙 10:45 or 13:45 (90 minutes)
📍 Library & Archives, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Morning 10:45 : lnkd.in/ek2GZtQn
Afternoon 13:45 : lnkd.in/eHZPTqbj
December 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🌸If you're free on 15th January, why not sign up for one of our art workshops relating to our Persian collections? We ran some with Persian communities in November and they were such a great experience!
These workshops are open for all but will be the same content as the last ones (but shorter!). 🌷
These workshops are open for all but will be the same content as the last ones (but shorter!). 🌷
This was such a cool find! Lots more to dig into and research 🎶🎻
🎶A botanical musical? We recently stumbled across these in the 'Flora Cibaria' manuscript of botanist Lilly Wigg (1749-1828). The volumes consist of other people's writings and are full of surprises, with psalms and melodies strewn throughout, and little direct link to the botany on the page. #KewLA
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This was such a cool find! Lots more to dig into and research 🎶🎻
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In January, we're running 2 public workshops. If you're interested, please email [email protected]. They are funded by the fabulous British Institute of Persian Studies. #PersianHistory #Archives #KewLA
December 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
In January, we're running 2 public workshops. If you're interested, please email [email protected]. They are funded by the fabulous British Institute of Persian Studies. #PersianHistory #Archives #KewLA
📆 If you're around (online) this Wednesday (10th Dec) at 5pm GMT, why not join @shabnambalouch.bsky.social and me for a talk about the Persian materials in our Archive collections? You may even see some things currently not on display 🤫
Register here: www.bips.ac.uk/event/beyond...
Register here: www.bips.ac.uk/event/beyond...
December 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📆 If you're around (online) this Wednesday (10th Dec) at 5pm GMT, why not join @shabnambalouch.bsky.social and me for a talk about the Persian materials in our Archive collections? You may even see some things currently not on display 🤫
Register here: www.bips.ac.uk/event/beyond...
Register here: www.bips.ac.uk/event/beyond...
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Do we have archives relating to your history? Probably! Our archive reflects global histories & is open to all. Conservator Shabnam Balouch has helped uncover our Persian archive, and you can find out more at an upcoming talk & our free public workshops in January! #EYAYourArchives #KewLA
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Do we have archives relating to your history? Probably! Our archive reflects global histories & is open to all. Conservator Shabnam Balouch has helped uncover our Persian archive, and you can find out more at an upcoming talk & our free public workshops in January! #EYAYourArchives #KewLA