- Collection Overview
- Collection Description & Creator Information
- Access & Use
- Collection History
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Collection Overview
- Creator:
- Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
- Collector:
- Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
- Title:
- New Series of Islamic Manuscripts
- Repository:
- Manuscripts Division
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/2227mp70t
- Dates:
- 1300-1920
- Size:
- 2400 items and 195 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Abstract
Consists of approximately 5000 texts in 2194 volumes.
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Scope and Contents
The collection consists of approximately 5000 texts in 2194 volumes. Includes works in Arabic (ca. 2400), Persian (ca. 2000 texts), and Ottoman Turkish (ca. 600 texts). There is also a small collection of nineteenth century lacquered bindings and illuminated Persian manuscripts. The new series of Islamic manuscripts represents that part of Princeton's Islamic manuscripts collection acquired between the accession of the Garrett Collection in 1942 and the creation of the third series in 1982. The collection is particularly strong in the areas of logic, philosphy, uṣūl al-fiqh, theology, grammar and Sufism. In addition there is a sizeable number of works on mathematics, astronomy and medicine, and a significant number of Shaykhi manuscripts. Persian poetic and Shīʻite theological works are well represented, too.
Collection History
- Custodial History
The collection was formed between 1955 and 1982, primarily by Rudolf Mach. Mach was curator of the Near East Collections, Princeton University Library (1955-1977) and Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies until his death in 1981.
- Appraisal
No appraisal information is available.
Access & Use
- Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
- Conditions Governing Use
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.
- 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:
New Series of Islamic Manuscripts; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/2227mp70t
- Location:
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Firestone LibraryOne Washington RoadPrinceton, NJ 08544, USA
Find More
- Other Finding Aids
Finding aids for the Ottoman Turkish and Persian works are available in the Special Collections.
- Subject Terms:
- Astronomy, Arab.
Islam -- Doctrines.
Islamic law.
Medicine, Arab.
Medicine, Persian.
Philosophy, Islamic.
Shaykhī.
Shīʻah. - Genre Terms:
- Manuscripts, Arabic
Manuscripts, Persian
Manuscripts, Turkish - Names:
- Mach, Rudolf, 1922- , curator
