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New Zealand Tablet, 13 June 1912, Page 45

The fact that there are 40,000 ancient manuscripts in. the Vatican Library doubtless makes the : collection surpass both in - value and interest those of all other libraries combined. But in the opinion of the Prefect, Father Ehrle, S.J., these treasures are not sufficiently protected. So with the Holy Father's approval the wooden cupboards or ‘ armarii ’ containing the manuscripts, are being converted into fire-proof safes, and certain rooms are being lined with non-inflammable material. Father Ehrle, owing to his. advanced age, is soon to retire from the post of librarian.