Bound Manuscripts
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains a few bound manuscripts found among the papers of John Gilmary Shea. Of particular interest is Shea's editor's copy of the Doway Bible, which is preserved in six folders in Box 25.
Dates
- From the Collection: 1600 - 1892
- From the Collection: Majority of material found within 1700 - 1890
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Conditions Governing Access note
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General Note
Series No. in Collection: 8
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu