/library/oar/handle/123456789/54538 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:48:24 GMT 2026-11-06T05:48:24Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/35363 Title: The influence of Italian mannerism upon Maltese architecture Abstract: English architect James Quentin Hughes discusses the integration of Italian architecture, whose roots lie in the Renaissance, with Maltese architecture. He talks about the history of different styles of architecture and how they eventually made their way to the Maltese islands. Thu, 01 Jan 1953 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/35363 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/35103 Title: Society of Archaeology, history and natural sciences (1866-68) Abstract: Cassar Pullicino sheds light on the short-lived organisation called the Society of Archaeology, History and Natural Sciences which was founded in 1866 but only lived until its premature end in 1868. He talks about the Society’s objectives, inaugural lecture and other pertinent information about the organisation’s brief stint. Thu, 01 Jan 1953 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/35103 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/34992 Title: Government archives in wartime Abstract: Cassar Pullicino discusses the archival collections of the Notarial and Court archives during wartime. He also provides a brief historical account of the steps taken to disseminate records to the different archives. Thu, 01 Jan 1953 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/34992 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/34991 Title: Society and other news Abstract: Cassar Pullicino compiled a list of the general meetings of the Malta Historical Society which were all held at the Royal University Library. He also included information regarding lectures and membership statistics. Thu, 01 Jan 1953 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/34991 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z