Charles Peck Bush papers, circa 1800 -- 1880
- Extent:
- 0.25 linear feet (0.25 linear feet; 1 box)
- Scope and content:
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This series contains a stylus, including a knife, from an Indian Hindu scribe, along with Indian palm leaf correspondence in Tamil, and former gallery tags. Also included are two cards describing the materials and explaining their significance. (Palm leaf manuscripts date back as early as the 5th century BCE. The palm leaves were cut to size, traditionally 1 by 1.5 inches, and the text was inscribed with the metal stylus. Soot or coal powder was then mixed with oil and rubbed into the inscriptions so that the letters could be seen more easily. The material was wrapped and had specific meaning in the manner in which it was wrapped.)
- Arrangement:
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This series is arranged in original order.
Contents
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This series may contain some restricted material. Restrictions related to specific material are listed in the detailed contents list.
- Parent restrictions:
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This collection may contain some restricted material. Restrictions related to specific material are listed in the detailed contents list.
Onsite storage.
- Parent terms of access:
- Some material in this collection may be protected by copyright and other rights. Information concerning copyright, fair use, and reproduction requests can be consulted at Columbia's Copyright Advisory Office.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers must book an appointment at least 5 business days in advance to view special collections material in the reading room. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to one item per hour of appointment time.
- Contact:
- burke@library.columbia.edu