Boston College collection of liturgical and musical manuscript leaves
Scope and Contents
Individual leaves of text and chant in Latin from the Roman Catholic liturgy. Almost all are on vellum, with manuscript writing in black and red, and some with additional embellishments or illuminations in other colors. The leaves were originally part of complete books but were cut from their bindings and separated some time before coming to this collection. As a result, all begin and end in the middle of phrases or even words.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 13th century-approximately 15th century, possibly 20th century
- Creation: Majority of material found within approximately 13th century-approximately 15th century
Language of Materials
In Latin.
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Full Extent
1.75 Linear Feet (1 container)
Abstract
Individual leaves of text and chant in Latin from the Roman Catholic liturgy.
Arrangement
Alphabetical by the first complete incipit on each leaf.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Because the current accessioning system was not used until January 1986, it is not possible to know exactly the dates of acquisition of materials received before that time.
"Beata viscera Mariae virginis", gift of Susan Redlich, 2018.
"In die resurrectionis meae", gift of Bernard L. Gordon, 2007.
"Animam meam dilectam tradidi" and "Domine deus salutis meae", gift of John Foley, SJ, 1993.
Processing Information
These leaves were collected by Burns Library over many years, and have been described together here for ease of discovery and use.
Source
- Foley, John (Person)
- Gordon, Bernard L. (Person)
- Redlich, Susan (Person)
- Title
- Boston College Collection of Liturgical and Musical Manuscript Leaves
- Status
- Completed
- Subtitle
- approximately 13th century-approximately 15th century, possibly 20th century (bulk approximately 13th century-approximately 15th century)
- Author
- Elizabeth Peters
- Date
- 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
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