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Sonnets on the 99 Names of God

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 SC56

Publication status

Published

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

99 sheets of paper, 21 x 17cm, handwritten

Date(s)

  • [1900-1940] (Creation)

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

The creator of the manuscript is unknown. It is possible that it was sent to the Society for possible publication, but any identifying details are no longer with the document.

Repository

Royal Asiatic Society Archives

Archival history

The custody of this material is unknown.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

The source of acquisition is unknown.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Ninety-nine sonnets written in English each titled with one of the names of God.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.

Conditions governing reproduction

Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.

Language of material

  • Arabic
  • English
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