Islamic Manuscript Collection

Overview of the Collection

Title: Islamic Manuscript Collection
Dates: approximately 1756-1899 (inclusive)
17561899
Quantity: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box and 1 folder)
Collection Number: XOE_SC0067
Summary: Miscellaneous manuscripts collected primarily as examples of Islamic calligraphy and book arts. Most are undated but probably date to the nineteenth century.
Repository: Western Washington University, Special Collections
Wilson 6th Floor
516 High Street MS9103
Bellingham WA
98225-9123
Telephone: (360) 650-3193
Fax: (360) 650-3044
speccoll@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public.
Languages: Persian, Arabic

Content Description

This collection contains miscellaneous manuscripts collected primarily as examples of Islamic calligraphy and book arts. Available is a Qur'an dated 1170 Hijri (1756 CE), bearing the seal of Mughal emperor Shah Alam; a Mughal dua manuscript (19th century); a Mughal juz manuscript in bihari script; a juz manuscript in Kufic script; two pairs of illuminated leaves from Persian or Ottoman Qur’ans; three Persian miniatures from unidentified manuscripts, including one on blue paper; a page from a lithographically printed book with an illumination depicting Noah’s Ark; a Qur’an scroll containing the 99 Names of God and text in gubari script (an example of micrography); a panel containing a calligram of the Kaaba and Masjid al-Haram (Great Mosque of Mecca), dated 1315 Hijri (1898 CE); and a panel containing the 99 Names of God and a depiction of the Kaaba.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Islamic Manuscript Collection, Special Collections, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Acquired between 2019 and 2023.

Processing Note

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Islamic Manuscript Collection, approximately 1756-1899

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