Series II: Medieval Manuscript Research Materials, 1965-1973, undated
- Scope and content:
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This series comprises scholarly-research material Branner accumulated based on his study of 13th and 14th century illuminated manuscripts. Included are notes, correspondence, and photocopies or photographs of pages from manuscripts. Many of the folders also contain annotations written by his wife, Shirley Prager Branner. These materials are arranged alphabetically by city, and within cities, alphabetically by repository.
Contents
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
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Three folders (Box 1, folders 13 and 18, and box 2, folder 1) which contain graded, student papers, are restricted. The folders in Box 1 are restricted until 2039; the folder in Box 2 is restricted until 2049. The remainder of the collection has no restrictions.
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
- Parent terms of access:
- Copies in any format (including researcher photographs) may only be made by permission of David Branner. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu