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Medieval Manuscript codices collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 164

Scope and Contents

Bound volumes of medieval manuscripts, primarily religious texts. Further description is available in each item's details.

Dates

  • Creation: circa early 1300s - circa early 1500s

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Material in this collection is in the public domain. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Extent

0.572 Cubic Feet (Three boxes)

Language of Materials

Latin

Additional Description

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by the order of their addition to the Medieval Manuscripts codices collection.

Acquisition Information

Each medieval manuscript codex was acquired individually by Purdue Archives and Special Collections. Specific provenance information is available in each item's details.

Related Materials

MSP 136, Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.

Subjects

Collecting Areas

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Medieval Manuscript codices collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Keertana Marella, Adriana Harmeyer, Mindy Williams
Date
2023-04-12
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
Fourth edition. A previous edition was completed 2020-04-28.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-28: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella
  • 2023-03-22: Collection title updated from Gregory the Great, Homilies on Ezekiel illuminated manuscript to Medieval Manuscript codices collection in order to incorporate additional manuscript volumes by Adriana Harmeyer.
  • 2023-04-12: Detailed description of Book of Hours created by Mindy Williams and added to that item's Scope and Contents note.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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