Catholic Church Missal, 1550

Overview of the Collection

Title
Catholic Church Missal
Dates
1550 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Cage 416 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of a single item: a missal (liturgical book) containing hymns for worship services.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
Latin Carolingian script

Historical NoteReturn to Top

This volume was created by Spanish priests circa 1550.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of a single item: a missal (liturgical book) containing hymns for worship services. The contents encompass the portion of the liturgical calendar beginning with the vesper service for the Feast of Saint Jacob the Apostle (July 25) and concluding with the service for Exaltation of the Cross and Octava of the Virgin's birth (September 14). Consisting primarily of church music, this item was hand-produced on parchment in a Spanish monastery.

A detailed description of this item is filed with the collection.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Catholic Church, Missal, circa 1550s

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Acquisition Information

This collection was presented to the Washington State University Library by President E. O. Holland, Vice President Herbert Kimbrough, Bursar W. C. Kruegel, and Registrar Frank T. Barnard. The book was exhibited in the Spanish Village during the Chicago World's Fair of 1933-34, and was purchased at the close of the fair by a friend of Dean Kimbrough.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Masses -- Early works to 1800
  • Music -- Manuscripts

Karen Watts
2013

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