July 19, 2016, Filed Under: Books + ManuscriptsHorace and presocratic manuscripts on display Classical Studies and Western Philosophy Collections Classics-related holdings at the Ransom Center range from second century Ptolemaic Greek papyri fragments to medieval manuscripts, from early printed editions and translations to squeezes
July 12, 2016, Filed Under: Books + ManuscriptsThe Jenson Bible joins the Gutenberg Bible’s page turning Explore the Harry Ransom Center, search digital collections, or plan your visit. Biblia Latina. Mainz: Johann Gutenberg, 1454–55. Genesis, Chapter I. Volume I:5r Among the most striking features of the two volume Gutenberg Bible is the consistency of its printing and the elegance of its letterforms: the rich black ink,… read more
June 14, 2016, Filed Under: Books + ManuscriptsRansom Center acquires archive of Indian author Raja Rao The Ransom Center has acquired the archive of Indian author and philosopher Raja Rao (1908-2006), recipient of the Neustadt International Prize for Literature and numerous other literary awards. Rao’s estate donated the archive to the Center.
