Burmese manuscript

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

This collection is open for research use.

Preferred citation:

MSS 16564, Burmese manuscript, Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.04 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

MSS 16564, Burmese manuscript, Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

48 panels with text or illustrations on both sides. Written in either Tai Khuen or Tai Lue, two very similar scripts. The speakers of these languages are found in northern Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. This manuscript appears to have come from Myanmar, and contains protective mantras and yantra designs for candles.

Acquisition information:
This collection was a purchase from Asia Bookroom by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia on 9, April, 2019.
Physical facet:
manuscript may be larger than legal size folder. Conservation is making enclosure
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard