Greek papyrus fragment from Egypt, circa second century
Scope and Contents
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)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives Repository
Hutchins Library
100 Campus Drive
Berea Kentucky 40404 US
859.985.3262
special_collections@berea.edu