Missal bifolio with neume musical notation, circa 1150-1200 ce
Scope and Contents
This collection contains Medieval folios spanning an approximately 500 year period from 1100 to 1600 ce. These folios were purchased from private sellers for use in research and instruction at Macalester College.
Dates
- circa 1150-1200 ce
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
Historical Note
Late 12th century bifolio, most likely from a German missal (a liturgical book containing instructions and texts necessary for the celebration of Mass) with musical notation in the form of neumes (an early precursor to the modern five-line staff notation) without staves.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (1 flat boxes with artifacts in numbered poly sleeves labeled as "Folders" for purposes of arrangement.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Dutch; Flemish
Repository Details
Part of the Macalester College Archives Repository
1600 Grand Ave.
Macalester College Archives
DeWitt Wallace Library
Saint Paul Minnesota 55105 United States of America
651-696-6901
archives@macalester.edu