This gallery features images of letters and illuminations taken from selected rare books in the Marian Library and the University Archives and Special Collections. They were printed on collectible cards and distributed free in the University of Dayton Libraries in October 2019 in honor of American Archives Month.
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Illuminations from Rare Books: Butterfly
Illuminated motif from Oraisons, beginning of 15th century.
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Illuminations from Rare Books: Fish and Wolf
A legal treatise, 13th century, in the Beissel Collection: manuscripts, 9th century – 1786.
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Letters from Rare Books: B
Dominicans. Catholic Church. Antiphonary: manuscript, approximately 15th century.
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Letters from Rare Books: D
Catholic Church. Presentation of Jesus Christ: manuscript page, 15th century.
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Letters from Rare Books: E
Collection of homilies, second half of 12th century, from the Beissel Collection: manuscripts, 9th century – 1786.
