Plates, probably from "The Temple of Warriors," by Morris. [Stored in map case]
Scope and Content
Manuscripts, tracings, drawings, photographs, and publications relating to Lang's career reproducing Aztec and Mayan manuscripts, including the Codex Borbonicus, the Codex Florentinus, the Madrid Codex (Codex Tro-Cortesianus) and illustrations for the The De la Cruz-Badiano Aztec Herbal of 1552 (William Gates, editor, 1939). Includes her own manuscript and illustrations for her text, "The Drama of the Aztec Manuscripts," and a related exhibition for the Pan American Union in 1946. Includes some publications used by her for reference purposes. The bulk of this material appears to be unpublished.
Dates
- Creation: 1937-1949
Creator
- From the Collection: Lang, Katharine Birdseye. (Person)
Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Linear feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
George A. Smathers Libraries
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Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755
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