Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Ege, Otto F.
- Abstract:
- The Ege mss., 12th-16th cent., consist of original leaves from medieval manuscripts of Western Europe collected by Otto F. Ege, 1888-1951, dean of the Cleveland Institute of Art and lecturer on the history of the book at the School of Library Science, Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
- Extent:
- 52 Items
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Ege mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Otto F. Ege, 1888-1951, was dean of the Cleveland Institute of Art and lecturer on the history of the book at the School of Library Science, Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
- Scope and Content:
The Ege mss., 12th-16th cent., consist of original leaves from medieval manuscripts of Western Europe collected by Otto F. Ege, 1888-1951, dean of the Cleveland Institute of Art and lecturer on the history of the book at the School of Library Science, Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Each leaf is mounted and accompanied by a descriptive letterpress. Leaf 2 of number 33 and leaf 2 of number 49 were removed from Ege, Original Leaves Illustrating Evolution of 'Black Letter' Types (Lilly Z118 .A3 E28).
Note on Indexing Term - "Religion": Most materials were removed from Bibles, Books of Hours and other religious items.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: 1956
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Manuscripts, Medieval.
Religion
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Prior arrangements are not necessary before coming to the Library, however, patrons from out of town are encouraged to communicate with the Library in advance of their visits to ascertain availability of materials.
Photocopying permitted only with permission of the Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly Library.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Ege mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@iu.edu