Shaykhiyah collection of Arabic and Persian manuscripts, ca. 1683-1924

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Summary

Abstract:
Collection consists of theological and philosophical manuscripts in Arabic and Persian, as well as some poetry and works on astronomy.
Extent:
5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)
Language:
Finding aid is written in English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of theological and philosophical manuscripts in Arabic and Persian, as well as some poetry and works on astronomy.

Materials in this collection are in both Arabic and Persian.

Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Manuscripts 1-10 (Box 1)
  2. Manuscripts 11-29 (Box 2)
  3. Manuscripts 30-43 (Box 3)
  4. Manuscripts 44-50 (Box 4)
  5. Manuscripts 51-57 (Box 5)

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
AskLSC@library.ucla.edu
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