Byzantine and post-Byzantine Inscriptions Collection, 1885-1910

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Collection Overview

Collector:

Lampakēs, Geōrgios (1854-1914)

Title:

Byzantine and post-Byzantine Inscriptions Collection

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/x633f104x

Dates:

1885-1910

Size:

5 boxes

Storage Note:

Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1-5

Language:

Greek, Modern

Abstract: Consists of manuscript copies of Greek inscriptions from Orthodox churches, monasteries, and icons in Greece, Asia Minor, the Greek islands, and Serbia that were compiled in the late 19th and early 20th century by the Greek epigrapher Giorgios Lampakes (Gēorgios Lampakēs).

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of manuscript copies of Greek inscriptions from Orthodox churches, monasteries, and icons in Greece, Asia Minor, the Greek islands, and Serbia that were compiled and written on slips of paper (12 x 22 cm.) in the late 19th and early 20th century by the Greek epigrapher Giorgios Lampakes (Gēorgios Lampakēs).

Arrangement

The collection has been organized alphabetically (Greek alphabet) by place-name. Greek names have been transcribed into English.

Collection Creator Biography:

Lampakēs

Geōrgios Lampakēs was a Greek epigrapher.

Collection History

Acquisition:: Purchased from Yochen Twele in 2004 (AM 2004-173).
Appraisal: No appraisal information is available.
Processing Information: This collection was processed by Teresa T. Basler in 2004. Finding aid written by Teresa T. Basler in 2004.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

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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.

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