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Collection of Russian Orthodox Missionary School in Jerusalem Materials

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
C1711
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
0.25 linear feet (1 box)
Language:
Arabic, English, and Russian
Date:
circa 1900
Abstract:
Consists of a few materials related to a Russian Orthodox school in Jerusalem, including records and teaching items, likely kept by a school instructor or official.

The collection includes four items, including records and teaching materials, related to a Russian Orthodox school in Jerusalem that were likely kept by a school instructor or official around the beginning of the 20th century.

The material was collected by the donor's father (or perhaps grandfather) who was affiliated with the school.

Gift of a woman connected with Princeton University around 2017 (AM 2023-008).

This collection was processed by Faith Charlton in July 2022. Finding aid written by Faith Charlton in July 2022.

No materials were removed from the collection during 2022 processing beyond routine appraisal practices.

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Place

Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Author
Faith Charlton
Finding Aid Date
July 2022
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single copies may be made for research purposes. No further duplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to Special Collections Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Instructional Notes, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

In Arabic; description written by daughter in English in pencil on item: "All about baptisms, weddings, etc. who should be godfather, best man, etc. Pa took this from books. It is nothing he authored himself."

Physical Description

1 folder

Instructional Notes, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

In Arabic; description written by daughter in English in pencil on item: "When to get up; when to go to sleep; when to eat; hot to get along; maybe."

Physical Description

1 folder

Nathan the Wise: A Play or Book, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

In English. Handwritten play on letterhead for The Liberty, A Syrian National Weekly, 8 Chrome St., Worcester, Massachusetts. Missing pages 41-49 and 67.

Physical Description

1 folder

School Records, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Letter copybook (front cover says Konya in Arabic script) in Arabic and Russian with various administrative information. Some entries are signed by inspectors D. Bogdanov and N. Bogoiavlisnkii. One entry is a cash saving request addressed to the chancellery of the Imperial Orthodox Palestinian Commmunity signed by the main teacher of the seminary of KH. M. Alla-Verdy.

Physical Description

1 folder

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