Catholic Church Missal, circa 1550
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Catholic Church
- Title
- Catholic Church Missal
- Dates
- circa 1550 (inclusive)15501559
- 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), 91 parchment leaves bound (31 x 49 cm), containing hymns for worship services.
- Repository
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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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- Latin in Carolingian script
Content Description
This collection consists of a single item: a missal (liturgical book), 91 parchment leaves bound (31 x 49 cm), 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 Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Catholic Church Missal, circa 1550 (Cage 416)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Custodial History
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 WSC Dean, Herbert Kimbrough.
Acquisition Information
This collection was presented to the Washington State University Library, circa 1935, by President E. O. Holland, Vice President Herbert Kimbrough, Bursar W. C. Kruegel, and Registrar Frank T. Barnard.
Related Materials
Medieval Manuscripts, 13th to 16th century (Cage 417)
Liturgical Music Manuscript, circa 1780 (Cage 937)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Masses -- Early works to 1800
- Music -- Manuscripts
Corporate Names
- Catholic Church -- Missal
