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Microfilmed manuscripts (2 reels): Original manuscripts (bulk 18th-20th century) on permanent deposit with the National Library of Israel; inventoried, and described by Benjamin Richler, National Library of Israel (view inventory online). A print copy of Richler's inventory is included in Box 1.

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

Collection of materials relating to Judaic studies and Jewish culture comprising two manuscripts: Grace after meals [codex, ca. 1700?] and Megilat Esther [scroll, 16--?]; and four items of realia including a Torah breastplate [ca. early 19th century] and a shofar. Also includes microfilm copies of manuscripts, the bulk from the 18th-20th century.

Dates

  • Creation: 17th-early 19th century

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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