Pro Studio et Labore
The Manuscript Fragments project is ongoing.
There are still many early modern books which potentially harbour more fragments.
Moving Forward
Here is our plan for the next project milestones.
Search the 17th Century Collection
While the initial phase of this project focused on the 16th century books in Western’s early modern collection, there are thousands more to explore in latter centuries!
Develop a Fragment Catalogue for Western Libraries
Develop a method of cataloguing manuscript fragments within Western’s collection so they are searchable, making it possible for future scholars to pursue research.
Document Fragments Found
We will continue documenting fragments by photographing them in place, recording relevant data, and transcribing them where we can.
Collaborate with Fragmentarium
Fragmentarium is a digital laboratory specialized for the research of medieval manuscript fragments. By adding Western’s manuscript fragments to the database, we can collaborate on a global – in addition to a local – scale.
Further Reading
Introduction to Manuscript Studies
Clemens, Raymond, and Timothy Graham. 2007. Introduction to Manuscript Studies. Ithaca: Cornell University Press.
The Palaeography of Gothic Manuscript Books: From the Twelfth to the Early Sixteenth Century
Derolez, Albert. 2006. The Palaeography of Gothic Manuscript Books : From the Twelfth to the Early Sixteenth Century. 1st pbk. ed. Cambridge, U.K. ; Cambridge University Press.
HMML School: Latin Palaeography
“Latin Paleography.” HMML School Homepage. Accessed July 2024. https://hmmlschool.org/latin/.
The British Library Guide to Bookbinding: History and Techniques
Marks, P. J. M. 1998. The British Library Guide to Bookbinding : History and Techniques. Toronto ; University of Toronto Press.
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