Collection ID: LMC 1789
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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Jazūlī, Muḥammad ibn Sulaymān, 1404-1465, Avicenna, 980-1037, and Omar Khayyam
Abstract:
The Near Eastern mss., 700-1915, consist of a collection of individually acquired manuscripts pertaining to the region formerly known as the Near East, now referred to as the Middle East.
Extent:
3.5 linear feet
Language:
Turkish , Arabic , Persian .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Near Eastern mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

See individual items for further description.

Scope and Content:

The Near Eastern mss. is a collection of individually acquired manuscripts pertaining to the region formerly known as the Near East, now referred to as the Middle East. See inventory for more details.

Acquisition information:
Received from numerous sources at various times. Accession information is given for the majority of entries.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

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.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Near Eastern mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu