[Copialbuch von Briefen, Verträgen etc. etc. aus dem 13. 14. 15 und 16 Jahrhundert] : [manuscript] - Abtei Altenberg (Altenberg, Odenthal, Germany); Ess, Leander van, 1772-1847; Abtei Altenberg (Altenberg, Odenthal, Germany); Manuscript Collection (Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary); Van Ess Collection (Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary); Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary (1648)
Includes records of the Premonstratensian women's community at Altenberg (near Wetzlar) for ss. xiii-xvi. (dated 1648 on cover).
Title from Leander Van Ess's inventory.
Ms., pp. 265-288 are from the 15th century; the remainder is from the mid-17th century; assembled in 1648 at Altenberg.
In Latin and German.
Several scribes.
Binding: vellum on paper boards; evidence of green silk ties.
Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary. UTS Ms. 20.
Keywords: Abtei Altenberg (Altenberg, Odenthal, Germany) -- Cartularies; Cartularies -- Early works to 1800.; Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- New York (State) -- New York; Manuscripts -- Germany -- Altenberg -- 15th century; Manuscripts -- Germany -- Altenberg -- 17th century