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[Royalsoldiers]

We would like to expand the Royish Exhibit. We would like to give the library Royish currency over the ages, the armor of a Medieval Royish soldier, and the Royish Medal of Courage.

[Seculartopia]

Seculartopia will contribute with some various novels of importance to Seculartopia:

Seculartopia Manifesto by General Vatsisov (General is his first name)
Ex Plures by Issac Trikeor
The Environmental Vitality by Aksinya Vatsisov
The Theory of Secular Directory Governance by Hal Newton

[Free Missouri]

Free Missouri would like to Offer a Civil War-era Experimental Cannon known as "Lady Polk", it weighs 15,000 Pounds and we'd also like to Donate one of her 128 Lbs. Conical Projectiles

Also we'd like to Donate the (Stolen) USS Missouri BB-63 where the Treaty ending WWII was signed
Edit:
Oops, Rebuttal, we can't give you the USS Missouri, the people of Free Missouri won't stand for it.

[Syvorji]

We are willing to give a copy of Encyclopædia Syvorjianica, for the book section, the Sozialistische Weg Manifesto, again, for the book section, and to donate our NS Wiki page, which is also used, for the factbooks exhibit. Please, and thank you.

Signed,
Empress Sadako I

[Free Commonalities]

From: Free Commonalities

Books

The History of Piracy from the 19th Century to the Modern World by Alcestis Redbeard
(This is a comprehensive six volume encyclopedia of piracy, freebooting, and coastal raiding)

The Green Dream Green Technology from the 19th Century to the Present by Mona Cruonis
(A comprehensive history of green technology from early solar water heaters to modern lithium ion batteries)

An Inflatable Space Station, the History of Inflatables in Space from the Goodyear Tube Space Station to the
Inflatahab Moon Module by Omicron Yes
(The story of the creation of the inflatable space program from the Free Commonalities)

Soft Power, the Uses of Trade and Political Parties In Foreign Countries by the Green Oceans Party by Amos Ralk
(A diatribe against the meddling by the Green Oceans Party in other countries to improve our trade balance by a member of the Blue Seas Party)

Magazines

Green Alchemy, the Magazine of the Ecotechnical Institute
(A magazine on green technology with an academic bent)

Power Solutions Today
(A magazine about alternative energy)

Hunting, Hiking, and Wilderness Lore
(A mix of hunting with both bow and rifle, wilderness hiking, and wilderness survival)

Sea Watch, The Magazine of the Freebooting Professional
(How to be a government sponsored hunter of pirates, armed boat security person, and thinly veiled hints on how to be a pirate).

[--Wagondia--]

We Are Willing To Donate-

The Custodian Turned President
A Biography of Walter Anderson
By Dennis Toro

Rain on the Windowsill
A Biography of Sylvia Polanco
By Brenda House

The Voice from Coari
The Story of Adriana Castaneda
By Ben Schmitt

When Money grew in the sap of trees
A History of the Wagain Rubber Boom
By Klaus Daecher

A Concise Atlas of Wagondia
By Nathan Williamson

Amazonia- A History through Pictures
The Story of the Amazon Rainforest
By Mia Simmons

[Lykosia]

We would like to donate these items for our exhibit:

Periodicals
• Lykosia Today (Daily newspaper, all issues, started 1820)
• The National Weekly (Weekly Magazine, all issues, started 1917)

Books
• Monarchy Unleashed: Before Republic - A history book that examined everything about the times before the monarchy system in Lykosia collapse and become a republic.
• 2010 Constitution of the Republic - A copy of Lykosian constitution.
• The Complete Book of Lykosian History - Detailed history about Lykosia, from the beginning of the nation until the present time.
• Folklores in Lykosia: Vol. 1-5 - Complete collection of Lykosian folklores.
• The Nation and the Wild - About the nation's relation towards the wildlife and how the nation protects them.
• Lykosian Ecosystem - A book about the environment of Lykosia and its overseas territory.
• Armed Forces: Time to Time - History about Lykosian military from time to time.
• Survive Lykosia - How to survive in Lykosian wilderness.

Factbook
• Book of Lykosia - Official factbook of the Unitary Republic of Lykosia (link)

Artifacts
• A model of a wind turbine used by Lykosia which is if the turbine spin, it will turn on a light bulb nearby.
• Replicas of Lykosian armed forces weaponry from the 18th century until the present century.
• Military uniforms used from the 14th Century until the present century.
• Replicas of Lykosian Warriors weaponry throughout 14th century - 17th century
• Two live-sized figures of Lykosian wolves.
• A collection of Lykosian coins, seals, and stamps throughout the ages.
• A collection of pictures, videos, and musics from Lykosia.
• Map of Lykosia, along with the overseas territories.

[ViZion]

OOC: when I have some time this week, I'll catch up on everyone. IC posts to come. For now, consider everyone accepted.

[Wallenbergia]

We of Wallenbergia would like to donate the following items to be used in our nation's exhibit:

Periodicals
• Fraamboorg Tijden - All issues of the monthly newspaper of the laanden Fraamboorg, started in 2056 WC (1913 CE). This particular newspaper was selected due to it being especially popular with most Wallenbergians.

Books
• The Races of Ancient Wallenbergia - A book written in 1999 WC (1856 CE) by Wallembergish Anthropologist Erik Jaarl, dealing with the differing peoples that at times settled in Wallenbergia, their traits, cultures, their impact on those of Wallenbergia, and their eventual assimilation. 2 copies shall be given; one, an original copy, in Wallembergish, and a later English printing.
• The Great History of Wallenbergia - The detailed history of Wallenbergia, by Historian Audo Kruog, from the original tribal union under Konung Sigvaard de Grot (King Sigvaard the Great), to the most recent events. Only a printing in English will be provided.
• Konung Sigvaards Saage (King Sigvaard's Saga) - A saga telling the life of Konung Sigvaard, written by an unknown saga writer. The story of his life had long been passed down orally from generation to generation, and was very important to the Wallembergish people, hence why it was one of the first sagas produced.
• The World According to Us: Wallenbergia - 2154 WC (2011 CE) edition - A book written by current Wallembergish Vice Chancellor, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ulvrik Nebel, on the Wallembergish people's current views of the world.

Artifacts
• A beautiful Wallembergish flag.
• A canon believed to be of Imerian origin that was recently found buried in Hollaanfeld.
• Examples of the military wear used by Wallembergish soldiers from every century starting with, and following the 12th WC.
• A collection of coins produced during different periods of Wallembergish History.
• A map of Wallenbergia from the 14th century WC.
• A preserved arm discovered in a peat bog that has been dated to around 152 - 117 FK (295 - 260 BCE). Due to the tattoos on the arm, and the apparent health condition of the person it belonged to, it is believed that it's the arm of one of our ancient nobles. It is not known why only the arm was found, though evidence shows that it was severed from the man's body, likely with an axe.
• A set of Geographic, and Political maps of Noordija.
• 2 picture stones desecrated during an attack by Christian Crusaders during the 13th century WC when conflict between them, and the native people of Wallenbergia was at its height.
• A ring formerly worn by the heads of the now non-existent noble family Austboorg.
• 6 examples of Shortbows produced in Wallenbergia during the Medieval times.
• 4 examples of Longbows produced in Wallenbergia during the Medieval times.
• 2 variants of the Gemmler & Jung MP-8 submachine gun, including the military standard, and integrally suppressed variants.
• 2 variants of the Gemmler & Jung G-35/92 rifle, including the military standard, and SAW variants.
• 3 variants of the Gemmler & Jung K-05/62 rifle, including the original model, the modern carbine, and the sniper variants.
• 4 variants of the Gemmler & Jung P-67/24 handgun, including the original model, the modernized military standard variant, the compact variant, and the suppressed P-67/24sd variants.
• 5 variants of the Gemmler & Jung MP-89/46 handgun, including the original model, the naval variant, the aircraft pilot's variant, the astronaut's variant, and the suppressed MP-89/46sd variants.

A total of 65,000 Rijksdaalern will also be donated to to the library. More items, along with monetary donations will be provided soon.

Sincerely,
Gautelen Gielboorg, Wallembergish Minister of Education, and Research

[Cybus1]

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[ViZion]

We gladly accept all these donations, thank you.

*To be edited later with official IC response*

[Teddy Bear Republic]

The Ministry of the National Archives and History Keeping endorses this project, and wishes to donate the following books:

TBRE: A Complete History
From MINAHIK
A must for any history lovers, this MINAHIK project contains the work of more than 120 specialists in their respective fields of our nation's history.

MINAHIK's Transport Book, Volume A through MINAHIK's Transport Book, Volume Z
From MINAHIK
An internationally acclaimed encyclopedia of everything that moves, from sections on different types of trains to how to plan a city subway.

Last Stand
By Ubera Van Polus
A novel on the last days of the Second World War for the TBRE

Tedrror
By Ivan Bjornvorich
A novel on the short-lived but devastating Soviet Socialist Republic of Teddyland.

Tales of Teds
By Edward the Writer
A classic written by an renowned ancient writer, this has been said to be the Teddy version of the Cantebury tales, and covers life in the Ancient Periods.

Alternate history books by the historian Arthur Denov, from Presidential Publishing:
V for Toyland - if the TBRE had won the Second World War, instead of our enemy Natureland
A Divided Race - if the various Bear states had never united to form the TBRE, and continued warring
Without Humans - if our region had never come in contact with the rest of the world.


More to come!

[Cybus1]

The Imperial Avation Hall wishs to donate one of the only 2 Steambourne Automover: air #1 s in existence as well as a Wolf Steam Rocket.

[Lesser Naboo]

By order of Emperor Theta Rhun, the nation of Lesser Naboo will donate the following:
-The "Ruby of Hades", a jewel that was once on the Divine Sceptor, wielded by the Emperors and Empresses of Lesser for hundreds of years, until it was destroyed during the ill-fated Aimatiros Rebellion. Only three gemstones survived, including the Ruby.
-A replica of the Divine Sceptor.
-A copy of the book "Everto ut Miles militis", or Demon to Soldier. This details the transition of pterydactyls from feared demons to loyal war-mounts over several thousand years in Nubian society.
- A Rutilus Senior, or Golden Lord, an ancient 6-inch statuette believed to be of an emperor, that dates back 2900-3200 years ago.

[Free Missouri]

we offer to you.....

an old De-militarized, fully preserved, US Military M60 Patton tank, as well as a fully Preserved and de-militarized yet not so old M1A2 Abrams Tank.

[Teddy Bear Republic]

Adding on to our previous promise, we pledge another book the library:
Department of Velkarstern Registry of MINAHIK: Catalog of Velkarsterns, or simply Catalog of Velkarstern. A Velkarstern is our national dress, by the way.

More to come soon!

[Cybus1]

The Imperial Government wishes to donate the following:
A now dead Blacklight Spore.
A copy of the Blacklight Information Packet.

[Central and Eastern Visayas]

The Federal Republic of Central and Eastern Visayas wishes to donate the following:

Cebu Governance Society
Visayan Liberty: The Secession, and how CEV rose
Authored by CEV's Founding Fathers, the book details certain significant events in the early days of CEV, beginning with the Cebu Governance Society's stance on reform.

Isidro del Monte
The Reason We Save Lives
Written from a first-person view, the book is focused on a new internist named Julian Noa and his daily work. It earned positive reviews for its deconstruction of the physician mythos prevalent in the CE Visayan society of old.
The Doctor at War
A newly-commissioned Noa goes into the front lines of a war waged against a genocidal foreign government. Here, the reader gets a look at battlefield medicine in action.

Daniel Peter Cabase et al.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Visayan translation
Archbishop Daniel Peter Cabase of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dumaguete led the team that translated the CCC to Visayan from the original Latin text.

Renato Faelnar
Who killed Lapu-Lapu?
A collection of CE Visayan jokes, with explanations for those who lack humor. (The answer? The chef.)

Lester Cadavos
Kali Pulako: The Musical
Playwright Lester Cadavos wrote this musical to commemorate the victory of Lapu-Lapu's forces against the Spaniards led by Ferdinand Magellan.

Hajji Mahmoud Abbas
CEV Penal Code for Violations of International Law, Annotated (2nd Edition)
A copy of the CEV Penal Code for Violations of International Law with annotations written by one of its co-authors.The second edition contains the most recent amendments to the Code.

CEV Cultural Association
2 million Universal Standard Dollars

[ViZion]

OOC: I see you all... oh boy do I have a lot to catch up on....... lol

[Novus Niciae]

We have noted the opening of your library and we are sending a librarian who will bring a book fabricator as well as a collection of data discs containing a complete copy of our entire public library catalog of several trillion books with their complete text and illustrations which the fabricator will be able to use to create hard copies of them, our librarian will instruct you in it's usage and we would like to have our librarian remain to copy your stock to data disc format for us to fill in any gaps we may have in our catalog and to assist you in maintaining an ebook section of your library.

[ViZion]

We are excited to announce we have finished adding the most recent donated books and artifacts!

[Anollasia]

We are proud to announce that we will be donating the following to the World History Library:

Periodicals

The Anollasia National/Milli Anolasya/Ohe Anolasia Millional: The bestselling and oldest newspaper still published in Anollasia, established in 1769.

Books

Anoll and Jefferson by Timothy Vaughan: Published in 1673, an account of the expeditions of the explorer James Anoll and his co-captain Arthur Jefferson, from the perspective of Vaughan, who was part of Anoll's crew.

Alp and Sara by Edgar Julius: Published in 1711, a poetry epic about the love between a Turkish Anollasian named Alp and an English Anollasian named Sara. It contains mythological and fantastical themes, with Sara being banished and locked up in a castle by an evil spirit named Malus, and Alp going on a journey to rescue her with the help of a wizard, fairies, and a flying horse, among other magical beings. It was written according to the social climate of the time, with interethnic relationships being taboo and xenophobia being rampant.

In Alternative Vision by Samuel Walters: Published in 1906, a fictional story based on the real events of the military dictatorship of 1886-1896. The novel is about Frederick Demir who is a high-ranking officer in the Anollasian Army. He is completely oblivious to the massacres and oppression the general public is going through because of his sheltered life, due to being a well-paid high-ranking officer. One day, he has to take a detour due to roadwork and passes through a less fortunate neighbourhood, where he witnesses some of the cruelties inflicted on the people by the army. He informs other soldiers of this, but they don't believe him and he is eventually demoted to a low-ranking soldier due to "acting unprofessional". Frederick is ordered to kill innocent civilians and has to choose between his job or his morals, with the risk of being tortured and even executed.

Artifacts

A replica of a Lyrian vase, dated c. 1354.
A replica of the sword of Mehmet Pasha, who conquered part of Anolland and established Ottoman Anolland in 1655.
A map of Anollasia, dated 1674.
A map of Anollasia, dated 1689.
Islamic calligraphy from the 18th century.
Christian iconography from the 18th century.
A copy of the first constitution of the Republic of Anollasia, written by Prime Minister Richard Stevens in 1761.
Various traditional clothing from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
A collection of the old currency, the English-Ottoman Coin (İngiliz-Osmanlı Sikkesi), used from 1686 until 1844.
A prayer rug from the 19th century.
A rifle used by the Anollasian Army in the 19th century.
A copy of the original design of the current Anollasian flag, dated 1912.

[ViZion]

We would like to thank Anollasia for the large batch of periodicals, books, and artifacts for their exhibit!

[UniversalCommons]

A large package comes in sent by truck.

Historical Artifact from the Central Community Study, Liberty City
Memex Version 3.0, 1965

World Brain Manufacturing, PPC (Public Private Consortium)

There is a large metal desk with what looks like a big old fashioned television screen on top of it. Next to the larger screen is a smaller screen. On the right hand side is a ball keyboard. Next to it is a joystick.
On the left hand side is what looks to be a very complex typewriter. On the left hand side in a drawer, there is stack of gears and very fine motors. There is a note which reads babbage sorter. In the right hand drawer, there are stacks of miniaturized microforms. One of the stacks reads Miniaturized microform version 3.5. 2.5 million texts. The microforms are inside a clear case. There are various gears, motors, and electrical circuits inside the desk.

Dear Director,

Enjoy your Memex. We hope you find it useful. We have included an adapter for a variety of standard electrical plugs. It should work. There is an on switch on the upper right hand corner of the desk.

Alcestis Ohyes, Information Adept, Director World Brain Institute


World Brain Institute
12A2B Mundaneum Way
Buckminster Ward, Liberty City
Universal Commons
Local Code A12B6
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