Epigraphy collection, 9999

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged.

Description

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

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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This collection is located on-site.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Accruals

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

Ownership and Custodial History

Bequest of the estate of Professor George N. Olcott.

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

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.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

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

Subject Headings

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