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Illuminated manuscripts

Guide to the Islamic Manuscripts Collection, 10th century - 19th century

Collection Title
Islamic Manuscripts Collection
Abstract
Codices and manuscript leaves from different parts of the Islamic World, primarily of the Qur'an and excerpts of the Qur'an. Also includes scholarly and
literary works.
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Guide to the Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts Collection, 11th century - 17th century

Collection Title
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts Collection
Abstract
Codices, leaves, and fragments of
manuscripts and illuminated manuscripts, primarily in Latin, deriving largely from
religious work such as psalters, books of hours, and sermons. Also includes
scholarly and literary works.
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Guide to the Nicholas B. Scheetz Collection, approximately 9th-18th century

Collection Title
Nicholas B. Scheetz Collection
Abstract
Leaves, fragments, and codices of
manuscripts, some illuminated, primarily in Latin, from a variety of sources.
Collection includes one printed item from the late 15th century and one stenciled
item from the 18th century.
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Guide to the Russian Leaves Collection, 1775, 1790

Collection Title
Russian Leaves Collection
Abstract
Leaves from two 18th century Russian manuscripts, one of Bible stories and one of holiday hymns.
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Guide to the Ruth Lamb Atkinson Papers, 1781-1970 (bulk 1928-1947)

Collection Title
Ruth Lamb Atkinson Papers
Abstract
Correspondence, clippings, reports, speeches, articles, pamphlets, and government documents relating to Atkinson's work in advertising and with the Food and Drug Administration. Also includes collected Americana and Indian art and manuscripts.
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