Epigraphy collection4079698Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-01-29 19:12:37 -0500.Description is written in: English, Latin script.appm Rare Book and Manuscript Library Epigraphy collection 4079698 MS#0395 Latin . 159 items 159 items 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Arrangement

Arranged.

 Summary

The Latin inscriptions, which predominate in the collection, are sepulchral. Items worthy of p;ublication have been published in CORPUS INSCRIPTIONUM LATINARUM, volumes VI and XV, and in the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ARCHAELOGY, 1899 and 1906. There are 11 inscibed pipes (lead) and 15 stamped bricks among the Latin inscriptions. There are only 3 Greek inscriptions (again, sepulchral) in the collection. Squeezes of published Greek inscriptions, ca. 500, are also available for study in conjunction with the published inscriptions

 Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

159 Latin and Greek inscriptions: Source of acquisition--Olcott, George N and A. W. Van Buren. Method of acquisition--Bequest and gift.

 Ownership and Custodial History

Bequest of the estate of Professor George N. Olcott.

 Ownership and Custodial History

One stone was: presented by Professor A. W. Van Buren.

 Processing Information

159 Latin and Greek inscriptions Entered in AMC 09/28/90.

 Restrictions on Access

This collection is located on-site.

 Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

 Other Finding Aids

Collection inventory is available as a PDF file. Collection can be requested through CLIO.

 Inscriptions, Latin Inscriptions, Greek Paleography Sepulchral monuments -- Lettering Inscriptions Epigrams Classical literature Classical antiquities Artifacts (object genre) Squeezes