Arabic-language manuscripts at Houghton Library
Overview
Arabic-language manuscripts formerly held in the Treasure Room of Widener Library.
Dates
- Creation: 1000-1888
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in Arabic and other languages.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
2 linear feet (29 volumes)This list does not represent all the Arabic-language manuscripts held at Houghton Library.
Biographical / Historical
The Widener Library manuscripts, both single codices and collections, have traditionally been called the "Old Widener" collections. As time and resources permit, they are being recataloged.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author or main entry.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
All this material was transferred from Widener Library to Houghton Library in 1942. In some cases, specific donor information is listed with the item.
Processing Information
Much of this material still has the old Widener Library call numbers. As this material is recataloged into the Houghton classification, the item will be deleted from this list and will be found in OASIS and/or HOLLIS. While those with call numbers beginning MS (e.g. MS Arab 8) will retain those numbers, those with Widener classifications (e.g. 27271.37*) will be reclassified into the Houghton manuscript classes.
- Title
- Arabic-language manuscripts at Houghton Library, circa 1000-1888: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01854
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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