“He’s in the right hands”: Havel’s widow entrusts legacy to Municipal Library 

Photo: Michaela Danelová, iROZHLAS.cz

The Václav Havel Library ceased to exist in its hitherto form earlier this year, when both major donors and staff members departed. Further twists followed – and this week Havel’s widow entrusted Prague’s Municipal Library with preserving the legacy of the dissident dramatist-turned-president.

Last week, representatives of the First Presidential Library, a newly established entity with key members who were previously involved with the Václav Havel Library, held a news conference outlining their aims.

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Author: Ian Willoughby