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Greek papyrus fragment from Egypt, circa second century

 Item — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection of second through eighteenth century manuscripts gathers Hutchins Library's oldest hand-written resources into a study collection. Document formats include a papyrus fragment, two codices, a Torah scroll, book leaves, letters and legal documents. Some items are boxed; others are shelved in the Special Collections. This material may be of special interest to persons studying languages, paleography, calligraphy, book arts, book history, religion and world history.

Dates

  • Creation: circa second century

Conditions Governing Access

All resources may be accessed in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Extent

1 item (Small papyrus fragment encased in glass) ; 5 x 7" case

Language of Materials

Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Repository Details

Part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Hutchins Library
100 Campus Drive
Berea Kentucky 40404 US
859.985.3262