A West African Muslim charm, c.1940
- Reference:GB 227 msBF1561.H7
- Dates of Creation:c.1940
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English Arabic
- Physical Description:1p; 5pp
Scope and Content
A West African Muslim charm, together with a commentary by Alexander Mackie Honeyman, professor of Hebrew and Oriental Languages at St Mary's College, St Andrews from 1936-1967.
The script has affinities with the maghrebi script and constitutes a charm designed to enhance the reputation of the owner.
Administrative / Biographical History
Alexander Mackie Honeyman (1907-1988), was professor of Hebrew and Oriental Languages at St Mary's College, St Andrews from 1936-1967.
Access Information
By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.
Acquisition Information
Presented to the University by Professor A M Honeyman, 9 Feb 1951.
Note
Call number used to be ms1098
Other Finding Aids
Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Paper: 1 sheet, 19x14.5cm.
Commentary - paper: 5 sheets, 20.4x25.5cm.Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database.
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Keeper of Manuscripts. Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.
Custodial History
Found at Dundee in a cargo of cocoa beans from West Africa.
Accruals
None
Bibliography
A M Honeyman, Transactions of Glasgow University Oriental Society, XIII, 1951.
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