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  • 1. Sacrifice d. Abraham; Loue don de Dieu (Sacrifice of Abraham, Praise the gift of God)

    Subject:
    Manuscripts, Medieval
    Creator:
    Unknown
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    approximately 1200
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Still Image
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Fragm.Lat.21
    Extent:
    1 leaf; Manuscript fragment; 13.5 X 18.5 cm
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    The material of which these manuscripts were made was often from calf- or sheepskin. The term "vellum" was used interchangeably with "parchment" although, contrary to modern usage, it suggested a coarser skin. -- Description from donor
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    fragments (object portions) and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    2010-014-1
    Fonds Title:
    Sandra Mattia Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC436
    Is Referenced By:
    Special Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php. Archival finding aid: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/findaids/mattia_inventory.pdf
    Date Digitized:
    2015-12-23
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD.

  • 2. Charter of Hubert de Burgh

    Alternative Title:
    Hubert de Burgh, Charter
    Subject:
    Land tenure, Manuscripts, Medieval, Abbeys, Church lands, John, King of England, 1167-1216, and Land grants
    Creator:
    Burgh, Hubert de, -1243
    Contributor:
    Location:
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    approximately 1201
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Still Image
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Doc.Brown.1
    Extent:
    1 leaf (20 lines) ; 230 x 240 mm
    Geographic Coverage:
    England--Herefordshire
    Coordinates:
    52.08333, -2.75
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Green heraldic seal. and Written on vellum in brown ink, in a large well-written Romanesque hand, undated, c.1201. The fine green heraldic seal is attached by a striped linen cord and shows on the obverse three leopards passant and the legend "Sigill: Huberti: de:...
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    Donated in 1989 by Bruce and Dorothy Brown, who purchased it from Maggs Bros., London.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    seals (marks), charters, manuscripts (documents), legal documents, and coats of arms
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 1989-069; Item: 2
    Fonds Title:
    Bruce and Dorothy Brown collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC017
    Is Referenced By:
    Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/bruce-and-dorothy-brown-collectionBoyarin, Adrienne Williams, Ravana Eagleheart, James Kendrick, Lynnea Ness, and Merridy Peters. "Medieval Manuscripts and Fragments at the University of Victoria: An Early Grant of Hubert de Burgh, Constantine the African's Translation of Isaac Israeli, and a Mendicant Breviary between Italy and Croatia." Florilegium 33 (2016): 193-232. https://dspace.library.uvic.ca/handle/1828/11170
    Date Digitized:
    2012-02-23
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD. Updated May 2024 by KD. RBMS CVRMC used in keyword field.

  • 3. Receipt with Seal, England

    Subject:
    Rent charges and Manuscripts, Medieval
    Creator:
    Hawkesworth, John de ;Marthelay, Peter de
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    November 11, 1361
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Still Image
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Doc.Lat.4
    Extent:
    7 lines on vellum; 64 x 203 mm; with one red wax seal
    Geographic Coverage:
    England--London
    Coordinates:
    51.50853, -0.12574
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Seal is of a lion rampant with good impression, with tie, folds, slightly creased, small stain on lower edge.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    Purchased from Monte Cristo Rare Books.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    seals (marks) and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    2015-017
    Fonds Title:
    Early Documents collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC501
    Is Referenced By:
    Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/early-documents-collectionSpecial Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php.
    Date Digitized:
    2015-05-08
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD.

  • 4. Sixtus IV, Papal Bull

    Alternative Title:
    Sixtus IV, Born Francesco della Rovere, 1414-84. Pope
    Subject:
    Manuscripts, Medieval and Catholic Church
    Creator:
    Sixtus IV, Pope, 1414-1484
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    October 18, 1471
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Doc.Brown.10
    Extent:
    1 page oblong folio on vellum; 285 x 525 mm; with lead bulla of Sixtus IV
    Geographic Coverage:
    Italy--Rome
    Coordinates:
    41.89193, 12.51133
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    In Latin in a good italic hand, with an attractive calligraphic first line. The lead bulla of Sixtus IV in fine condition is attached by the original pink and yellow plaited cords. A few small holes not affecting the sense of the text; the document is in generally...
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    Donated by Bruce and Dorothy Brown.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    seals (marks) and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    1989-069-5
    Fonds Title:
    Bruce and Dorothy Brown Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC017
    Is Referenced By:
    Special Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php. Archival finding aid: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/findaids/brown_collection_manuscripts.pdf
    Date Digitized:
    2012-02-23
    Transcript:
    Transcription completed by Seth Johnson, with corrections and amendments by Kenna Bathea, as part of coursework for a manuscripts studies class with Dr. Adrienne Williams Boyarin (ENGL), December 2016, available here:...
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD.

  • 5. Nuremberg Chronicle

    Alternative Title:
    Incunabulum, 1493
    Subject:
    Liber chronicarum (Schedel, Hartmann) and History
    Creator:
    Schedel, Hartmann, 1440-1514
    Contributor:
    Koberger, Anton, approximately 1440-1513
    Location:
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    1493?
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Still Image
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Inc.Lat.4
    Extent:
    1 leaf ; 45.5 x 32.5 cm
    Geographic Coverage:
    Germany--Nuremberg
    Coordinates:
    49.45421, 11.07752
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Illustrations.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    encyclopedias, fragments (object portions), incunabula (books), and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2010-014, Item: 1.4
    Fonds Title:
    Sandra Mattia collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC436
    Is Referenced By:
    Special Collections Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inc-lat-4.phpSpecial Collections fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/sandra-mattia-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2022-08-15
    Technical Note:
    Scanned on Betterlight/TTI - 1/15; 283; bent5; camera 800 - 600DPI tiff archival scans by PD. Metadata by KD.

  • 6. Untitled (Illuminated Initial)

    Subject:
    Lettering, Manuscripts, Medieval, Hymns, and Initials
    Creator:
    Contributor:
    Location:
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    approximately 1500
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Legacy Art Gallery Accession No. U009.16.300 and Shelf Mark: Fragm.Lat.29
    Extent:
    1 fragment ; 15 x 14.5 cm
    Geographic Coverage:
    Italy--Verona
    Coordinates:
    45.4299, 10.98444
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Made with gold leaf, tempera, and shell gold on vellum.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    One of two medieval manuscript fragments collected by Sydney Wayne Jackman and originally donated to the Legacy Art Gallery. Transferred to UVic Special Collection from the Legacy Art Gallery, 2021.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    illuminated manuscripts, manuscripts (documents), and fragments (object portions)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2022-006; Item: 1
    Fonds Title:
    Sydney Wayne Jackman collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC650
    Is Referenced By:
    Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/sydney-wayne-jackman-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2022-10-21
    Technical Note:
    Scanned concurrently on Betterlight TTI (1/20; 283; copy4 tone; camera height 900) by PD. Metadata by KD.

  • 7. Wax Seal of Edward VI

    Subject:
    Manuscripts, Medieval and Seals (Numismatics)
    Creator:
    Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    1547 to 1553
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Still Image
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Seal.Brown.1
    Extent:
    Dark green wax seal; diameter 147 x 10-17 mm thickness; over two vellum tags (250 x 36 mm).
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    65 x 15 mm portion missing from upper edge with loss of text on both sides; square hole (2 1/2 mm) in right margin [to test for melting point?].
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    Antique Shop in Hartingford Bury, U.K. Donated by Bruce and Dorothy Brown.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    seals (marks)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    1989-069-7
    Fonds Title:
    Bruce and Dorothy Brown Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC017
    Is Referenced By:
    Archival finding aid: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/findaids/brown_collection_manuscripts.pdf Special Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php.
    Date Digitized:
    2012-02-23
    Transcript:
    Latin text: "[break]DEI GR[ ]TIA MAGNAE BRITANNIA [blank portion] FRANCIAE ET HIBER.REX FIDEI DEFENSO [back at break]"; Text: "[break]FIDEI DEFENSOR MAGNVS BRITANNIAE [illegible portion] HIBERNIAE REX FIDEI [back at break]".
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD.

  • 8. James I, Document

    Subject:
    Manuscripts, Medieval and Court records
    Contributor:
    James I, King of England, 1566-1625
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    1600s
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Still Image
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Doc.Lat.2
    Extent:
    1 page; with seal
    Geographic Coverage:
    England
    Coordinates:
    52.16045, -0.70312
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    seals (marks) and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    1993-022
    Fonds Title:
    Medieval Studies Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC070
    Is Referenced By:
    Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/medieval-studies-collectionSpecial Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php.
    Date Digitized:
    2012-02-23
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD.

  • 9. Clavis Bibliorum : the key of the Bible, unlocking the richest treasury of the Holy Scriptures ... : wherein the Scripture-songs dispersed here and there in the Old and New Testament, are metrically translated out of the Hebrew ... : whereunto are added the metrical version of the whole book of Hymns or Praises, viz. the Book of Psalmes

    Alternative Title:
    Key of the Bible, Bible. Psalms. English. Roberts. 1675, and Book of hymnes or praises, viz, the Book of Psalms
    Subject:
    Bible, Bible. Psalms, Sacred vocal music--Scores, Psalms (Music), and Sacred vocal music
    Creator:
    Roberts, Francis, 1609-1675
    Publisher:
    Printed by J.R. for Peter Parker
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    1675
    Rights Statement:
    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
    Resource Type:
    Still Image
    Identifier:
    Call Number: BS490 R64 1675
    Extent:
    1 book (631 pages) ; 31 cm
    Edition:
    4th ed.
    Geographic Coverage:
    England--London
    Coordinates:
    51.50853, -0.12574
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Printed Music
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    books, bound sheet music, music books, and scores (documents for music)
    Date Digitized:
    2015-09-30
    Technical Note:
    600 dpi tiffs; TTI Betterlight scanner. Scanning, editing performed by CDeWolfe. No colour correction; Metadata by G. Fowler and MT.

  • 10. Orpheus Britannicus : a collection of all the choicest songs for one, two, and three voices

    Alternative Title:
    Vocal music. Selections and Collection of all the choicest songs for one, two, and three voices
    Subject:
    Vocal music--Scores, Scores, and Vocal music
    Creator:
    Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695
    Publisher:
    Printed by W. Pearson for Henry Playford, at his shop in the Temple-Change, Fleet-Street
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    1698 to 1702
    Rights Statement:
    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
    Resource Type:
    Still Image
    Identifier:
    Call Number: M1497 P9 O7 1698
    Extent:
    1 score (2 volumes)
    Geographic Coverage:
    England
    Coordinates:
    54, -2
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Printed Music
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    bound sheet music, music books, scores (documents for music), and books
    Date Digitized:
    2015-09-17
    Technical Note:
    600 dpi tiffs; TTI Betterlight scanner; Metadata by G. Fowler and MT.