Mary F. Wheaton
@miniaturewheats.bsky.social
Cataloging librarian, medievalist, neurodivergent mental health advocate. @ucddublin MA Medieval Studies & MLIS. @medievalnd alumna. 📖 Manuscripts & fragments nerd 📍Richmond, VA
my research assistant also wondering why 2024 was suddenly the year of questioning Middle English ‘canonicity’ (don’t get me wrong, we love it—but it comes up quite a bit in last year’s published work!) #medievalsky
November 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
my research assistant also wondering why 2024 was suddenly the year of questioning Middle English ‘canonicity’ (don’t get me wrong, we love it—but it comes up quite a bit in last year’s published work!) #medievalsky
Came back after 2 weeks working ‘from home’ to see the 2024 review books starting to roll in…can’t wait to get into some of these! #medievalsky
August 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Came back after 2 weeks working ‘from home’ to see the 2024 review books starting to roll in…can’t wait to get into some of these! #medievalsky
I’ve been back in the states for a week and it’s been, frankly, a lot for my nervous system to handle.
Not totally unrelated, here’s a cool Frida Kahlo work that really spoke to me in the “Frida: Behond the Myth” exhibit currently at the VMFA
Not totally unrelated, here’s a cool Frida Kahlo work that really spoke to me in the “Frida: Behond the Myth” exhibit currently at the VMFA
July 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I’ve been back in the states for a week and it’s been, frankly, a lot for my nervous system to handle.
Not totally unrelated, here’s a cool Frida Kahlo work that really spoke to me in the “Frida: Behond the Myth” exhibit currently at the VMFA
Not totally unrelated, here’s a cool Frida Kahlo work that really spoke to me in the “Frida: Behond the Myth” exhibit currently at the VMFA
Some of my other favorites in the exhibit: the earliest library ‘catalogue’ (Cod. Sang. 728, 9th c), a better lit look at the Faddan More Psalter, the Lough Kinale book shrine, and a marginal medieval cat-tiger-thing
July 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Some of my other favorites in the exhibit: the earliest library ‘catalogue’ (Cod. Sang. 728, 9th c), a better lit look at the Faddan More Psalter, the Lough Kinale book shrine, and a marginal medieval cat-tiger-thing
That should be on* loan, and here’s some of the mss in question:
July 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
That should be on* loan, and here’s some of the mss in question:
Post-RBS adventures continue: absolutely BUZZING to see this exhibit about Ireland and St. Gall, chock full of incredible manuscripts pm loan from the Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen to @nmireland.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Post-RBS adventures continue: absolutely BUZZING to see this exhibit about Ireland and St. Gall, chock full of incredible manuscripts pm loan from the Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen to @nmireland.bsky.social
Post-RBS adventures: saw a cathedral and a castle (the largest castle in Wales, even) with @andrewdbuck.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Post-RBS adventures: saw a cathedral and a castle (the largest castle in Wales, even) with @andrewdbuck.bsky.social
WHAT A WEEK! @rarebookschool.bsky.social, thank you for facilitating such a brilliant time in Oxford. @drdavidrundle.bsky.social, thank you for sharing your deep well of knowledge and experience while also graciously answering every little question we threw at you. A week feels almost too short!
July 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
WHAT A WEEK! @rarebookschool.bsky.social, thank you for facilitating such a brilliant time in Oxford. @drdavidrundle.bsky.social, thank you for sharing your deep well of knowledge and experience while also graciously answering every little question we threw at you. A week feels almost too short!
*very* back in my element today with MS. Bodl. 238 #fragmentology
July 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
*very* back in my element today with MS. Bodl. 238 #fragmentology
just unreal views last night around the grounds of Magdalen
July 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
just unreal views last night around the grounds of Magdalen
The heat in Christ Church Library tried to take us out yesterday, but this @rarebookschool.bsky.social class soldiered on for some time with several amazing manuscripts
July 1, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The heat in Christ Church Library tried to take us out yesterday, but this @rarebookschool.bsky.social class soldiered on for some time with several amazing manuscripts
And as a bonus: tfw my Tesco (Ireland) Clubcard that I’ve thankfully kept on my phone actually works in Tesco (UK) so I can get the discounted Meal Deal.
June 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
And as a bonus: tfw my Tesco (Ireland) Clubcard that I’ve thankfully kept on my phone actually works in Tesco (UK) so I can get the discounted Meal Deal.
Oxford Day 1 snapshots
June 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Oxford Day 1 snapshots
This morning in RBS provenance: having a rousing refresher course in transcribing secretary hand & other early modern paleography. At what I’ve managed to recall after nearly 6 years, Liz Mullins would be proud.
Meanwhile, at home: someone is living her best life showing off for the pet sitter.
Meanwhile, at home: someone is living her best life showing off for the pet sitter.
June 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This morning in RBS provenance: having a rousing refresher course in transcribing secretary hand & other early modern paleography. At what I’ve managed to recall after nearly 6 years, Liz Mullins would be proud.
Meanwhile, at home: someone is living her best life showing off for the pet sitter.
Meanwhile, at home: someone is living her best life showing off for the pet sitter.
June 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Finished moving offices today and have two temp setups while the next phase of construction gets underway at Boatwright. The library may be closed for the summer, but we library workers are still plugging away 👩💻
May 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Finished moving offices today and have two temp setups while the next phase of construction gets underway at Boatwright. The library may be closed for the summer, but we library workers are still plugging away 👩💻
On Friday UR held its annual A&S Student Symposium, showcasing the work of undergraduate researchers. I was so deeply heartened by the breadth of topics in just this session!
Humanities research continues to be important. Support humanities students. Enable them to ask questions and find answers.
Humanities research continues to be important. Support humanities students. Enable them to ask questions and find answers.
April 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
On Friday UR held its annual A&S Student Symposium, showcasing the work of undergraduate researchers. I was so deeply heartened by the breadth of topics in just this session!
Humanities research continues to be important. Support humanities students. Enable them to ask questions and find answers.
Humanities research continues to be important. Support humanities students. Enable them to ask questions and find answers.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is my dad’s favorite movie. I’ve seen it a fair number of times. But it feels more poignant and relevant than ever.
“There's no place out there for graft, or greed, or lies, or compromise with human liberties.”
“There's no place out there for graft, or greed, or lies, or compromise with human liberties.”
April 1, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is my dad’s favorite movie. I’ve seen it a fair number of times. But it feels more poignant and relevant than ever.
“There's no place out there for graft, or greed, or lies, or compromise with human liberties.”
“There's no place out there for graft, or greed, or lies, or compromise with human liberties.”
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Shoutout to my bestest sister, Annie (who barely responds to my texts anymore unless food is involved). Reminder: EVERYONE in this country is entitled to equal access to education, and eliminating the DeptEd threatens that right.
March 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Shoutout to my bestest sister, Annie (who barely responds to my texts anymore unless food is involved). Reminder: EVERYONE in this country is entitled to equal access to education, and eliminating the DeptEd threatens that right.
Aaaand some more pretty manuscript shots :) #medievalsky
March 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Aaaand some more pretty manuscript shots :) #medievalsky
Had a fantastic time at DMSI yesterday, thinking about more digital approaches to medieval studies. Getting to play around with photographing manuscripts at Houghton was a delight! Thanks to @lauramorreale.bsky.social and @nkivilcimyavuz.bsky.social for organizing another great event. #medievalsky
March 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Had a fantastic time at DMSI yesterday, thinking about more digital approaches to medieval studies. Getting to play around with photographing manuscripts at Houghton was a delight! Thanks to @lauramorreale.bsky.social and @nkivilcimyavuz.bsky.social for organizing another great event. #medievalsky
Received a valentine from the incredible folks over at @rarebookschool.bsky.social, and was just so surprised and delighted to see this book quote make an appearance (even more shocking, I got name dropped on the verso of the card).
February 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Received a valentine from the incredible folks over at @rarebookschool.bsky.social, and was just so surprised and delighted to see this book quote make an appearance (even more shocking, I got name dropped on the verso of the card).
Made it to ATL and already had more “Go Irish” exchanges than I can count #GoIrish #BeatBuckeyes
January 20, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Made it to ATL and already had more “Go Irish” exchanges than I can count #GoIrish #BeatBuckeyes
it’s not a need it’s a want, it’s not a need it’s a want it’s not a NEED it’s a WANT *she furiously whispers to herself in the middle of HomeGoods*
December 31, 2024 at 1:25 AM
it’s not a need it’s a want, it’s not a need it’s a want it’s not a NEED it’s a WANT *she furiously whispers to herself in the middle of HomeGoods*