Collection ID: LMC 2912
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Summary

Abstract:
The India mss., 1757-1947, consist of letters, writings, business, and other documents relating to India, accumlated from various sources by Glenn Horowitz.
Extent:
6 Boxes (1 standard; 5 custom)
Language:
Materials are primarily in English, though other languages are represented, including Bengali, Gujarati, Urdu, Persian, and Portuguese.
Preferred citation:

[Item], India mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection consists of letters, writings, business, and other documents, most of them British, relating to India, accumulated from disparate sources by bookseller Glenn Horowitz. Most items are in English, and the topics covered represent a wide variety of colonial activities including governance, trade, missionary work, and education. Many items have additional item-level description taken directly from the various booksellers' descriptions (which can be found by clicking "More Details" or by viewing the finding aid in Printable View).

A partial list of bound volumes received from Glenn Horowitz is also represented in the inventory of this finding aid, though for more robust information on items with call numbers, please see individual catalogue records in IUCAT.

Note on Indexing Term - "Religion": Collection includes Christian missionary texts and accounts.

Note on Indexing Term - "Education": Collection includes school books in English and Bengali, as well as Charles Baron Clarke's manuscript diary of school inspections in Bengal.

Acquisition information:
Purchase: 2016
Arrangement:

Items are arranged chronologically.

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RESTRICTIONS:

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], India 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