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"The Empty Quarter" pp.321-362., 01/01/1925-12/31/1933

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: 88551

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

In addition to the Arabia and The Empty Quarter materials, the Harry St. John Bridger Philby Collection contains two annotated carbon manuscripts of "The Background of Islam: Being a Sketch of Arabian History in pre-Islamic Times."

Dates

  • 01/01/1925-12/31/1933

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Fifty-nine pages of autograph manuscript of "The Empty Quarter" (1933) by Philby, pages numbered pp.177 to 236, comprising pages 321 to 362 of the completed work.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

"EMPTY QUARTER, THE" - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT, 1925-1933: Other Types

PHILBY, H. ST. J. B. - AUTOGRAPH MSS, "EMPTY QUARTER", 1925-1933: Other Types

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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