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  • 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
    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://search.archives.uvic.ca/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.

  • 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://search.archives.uvic.ca/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.

  • 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.

  • Nuremberg Chronicle

    Alternative Title
    Incunabulum, 1493
    Subject
    Liber chronicarum (Schedel, Hartmann) and History
    Creator
    Schedel, Hartmann, 1440-1514
    Contributor
    Koberger, Anton, approximately 1440-1513
    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://search.archives.uvic.ca/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.

  • Untitled (Illuminated Initial)

    Subject
    Lettering, Manuscripts, Medieval, Hymns, and Initials
    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://search.archives.uvic.ca/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.

  • 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://search.archives.uvic.ca/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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Essays upon several moral subjects : in two parts

    Subject
    Ethics and Conduct of life
    Creator
    Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726
    Publisher
    Printed for Richard Sare at Grays-Inn-Gate in Holborn, M DCC III
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1703
    Rights Statement
    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
    Resource Type
    Text
    Identifier
    Call Number: BJ1561 C5 1703
    Extent
    1 book (2 volumes) ; 20 cm
    Edition
    5th 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
    Date Digitized
    2017-03-22
    Technical Note
    600 dpi tiffs; Metadata by G. Fowler and MT.

  • Alexanders feast ; or, The power of musick : an ode, wrote in honour of St. Cecilia, by Mr. Dryden ; set to musick by Mr. Handel : with the recitativo's, songs, symphonys and chorus's for voice & instruments ; together with the cantata, duet, and songs, as perform'd at the Theatre Royal, in Covent Garden

    Alternative Title
    Alexander's feast and Power of musick
    Subject
    Saint Cecilia's Day, Musical settings, and Cantatas, Secular--Scores
    Creator
    Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759
    Contributor
    Dryden, John, 1631-1700
    Publisher
    Publish'd by the author ; London. Printed for & sold by I. Walsh
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    approximately 1738
    Rights Statement
    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    Call Number: M1530 H35A54 1743
    Extent
    1 score (6 unnumbered pages, 193 pages) ; 35 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    England--London
    Coordinates
    51.50853, -0.12574
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Page 167 missing. List of subscribers on pages 5-6.
    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
    2015-09-21
    Technical Note
    600 dpi tiffs; TTI Betterlight scanner; Metadata by M. Gaudet and MT.