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Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve papers
Canon Law commentary
Collection consists of one signature (two vellum pages) which appear to have been part of a 14th century codex. The manuscript is written in Latin and is not completely translated.
Eleonora Magdalena Theresia papers
Collection consists of one letter of the Austrian Queen, Eleonora, sent from Vienna to Cardinal Capisucco in Rome, December 23, 1682. It is a vellum manuscript, written in Latin and contains the royal seal. In the letter Queen Eleonora sent a message of welcome to Cardinal Capisucco.
Embroidered foot cushion allegedly of St. Anne, with bishopric manuscript certificate
The collection is an embroidered silk cushion claimed to be placed under the foot of St. Anne with an accompanying manuscript dated July 25, 1751.
Henry James Young collection of English land documents
Collection of historian and professor of history, Henry J. Young, consists of sixteen manuscripts in Latin and English, 1383-1722. The manuscripts are legal documents dealing with the leases, rents, sale, and grants of land in England, a few in the counties of Devon and York.
John and Linda Greene manuscript collection
Medieval manuscript
Collection consists of a medieval manuscript granting half a farm, originating from France, dated July 22, 1359. The property is granted by Steue Decalmelas, inhabitant of the castle of Caylus.
Montalto delle Marche citizenship document for Marcolino Monsignano
Pope Paul V letter to King Philip III of Spain
The letter was written in Latin, on vellum, on a narrow strip (10 x 40.5 cm; 4" x 16"). This contemporary file copy was retained in Rome and signed "S. Card. S. Susannae" (i.e., Cardial Scipione Cobelluzzi, who was also at this time the Librarian of the Vatican Library).
Thomas G. Boss forged bookplate collection
A collection of inauthentic bookplates. Contents include restrikes, reprints, tributes, and reproductions.