Identity area
Reference code
CA OTUTF MS COLL 00045
Title
Collection of 190 Pieces of Vellum Illustrating the History and Development of Handwriting
Date(s)
- ca. 380-1514 (Creation)
Level of description
Manuscript Collection
Extent and medium
2 boxes & 1 ovs. portfolio
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Acquired from Charles F. Worel, 6 June 1952.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collection of 190 pieces of vellum in Greek and Latin illustrating the history and development of handwriting from the 4th century until the end of the Middle Ages. Items 1-21 (which are Coptic in origin) illustrate the development of uncial writing from the beginning up to its decline in Egypt in the 9th century. All leaves, with the exception of items 106 and 170 are mounted; items 62-90 and 113-169 are bound volumes.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Material may be requested in person at the Fisher Library Reference Desk, or in advance using our online stack retrieval request form: https://fisher.library.utoronto.ca/stack-retrieval-request
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
- French
- Greek
- Latin
Script of material
Language and script notes
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Finding aids
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Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Description control area
Description identifier
CA OTUTF MS COLL00045
Institution identifier
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto