Rare Mesoamerican Maguey Paper: Botanical Origin, Regional Manufacture, & Use

John W. Kluge Center, Library of Congress · February 11, 2026

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Kevin Butterfield, director of the John W. Kluge Center, opened the session, described the Kluge staff fellowship and introduced the speaker, noting the fellowship supports two Library of Congress staff for six months in residence.

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A Library of Congress Kluge Center lecture by conservator Betsy Hoddy on Mesoamerican maguey (agave) paper, its rarity, manufacture, and likely links to pulque production, followed by audience questions.

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