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Collection Overview

Creator:
Mason, John F.
Title:
John F. Mason Collection of Batak Manuscripts
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/qf85nb36z
Dates:
1700-1800
Size:
46 items
Language:
Batak languages

Abstract

Consists chiefly of Batak manuscripts of the ancient texts called pustaha, collected by John F. Mason.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection chiefly includes manuscripts of the ancient texts called pustaha. The subject-matter of the pustaha is confined to traditional medication, spells and charms, almanacs and dream interpretations. The manuscripts are in codex form, carved bamboo tubes, and in rolls housed in bamboo tubes. All of the items in this collection are undated but are probably 18th and 19th century.

Arrangement

This collection is organized by manuscript number.

Collection Creator Biography:

Mason, John F.

John F. Mason was a Princeton collector of Sumatran manuscripts.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Gift of John F. Mason.

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

John F. Mason Collection of Batak Manuscripts; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/qf85nb36z
Location:
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