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13th Century Psalter Leaf
13th Century Psalter Leaf
Original continuous bifolium from a medieval manuscript Psalter. 19 lines, written in Latin on animal parchment in small gothic bookhand with serrated line extenders in red, blue, and burnished gold. One large three-line illuminated initial in burnished gold on burgundy and blue ground with an interior of delicate white tracery and orange flowers extending into the margin. The one-line illuminated "I" begins Psalm 30 (King James 31) 14 - 25: "In eo dum . . ." The three-line illuminated "B" begins Psalm 31 (King James 32): 1 - 9: "Beati . . ." -
14th Century Psalter-Hours Leaves
14th Century Psalter-Hours Leaves
Two original leaves (four pages - not continuous) from a medieval manuscript Psalter-Hours. 13 lines of ruled Latin text, written with black ink on animal vellum. Paintings in the lower margins display a blue, pink, and gold bar being pulled by creatures. Each bar contains a seated or standing dog or rabbit. One two-line illuminated initial in pink with interior floral motif in red and blue and burnished gold, on a deep blue and pink ground with delicate white penwork. Thirteen illuminated line-extenders in burnished gold, blue, orange, and pink, three with fish. The first illuminated "E" begins Psalm 122 (King James 123) 2 - 4: "Ecce sicut . . ." The large illuminated "N" begins Psalm 123 (King James 124) 1 - 6: "Misi quia . . ." The illuminated "Q" begins Psalm 12 (King James 13) 5 - 6 followed by Psalm 42 (King James 43) 1 - 4: "Qui . . ." -
15th Century Book of Hours Leaf
15th Century Book of Hours Leaf
Original leaf from a medieval manuscript Book of Hours. Eighteen lines of text written in Latin, on animal vellum. Ruled in red with dark brown ink, in fine gothic textura script, with rubrics in red. Rinceaux border trailing vines & flowers into the margin. The five-line historiated initial is a rare example from the Edgerton Master Workshop. The historiated "O" contains a painting of the Virgin Mary and begins the Obsecro Te. -
3A001 Tomb of Amir Abdur Rahman
- Creator
- Asefi
3A001 Tomb of Amir Abdur Rahman
The tomb of Amir Abdur Rahman in Kabul. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A002 Zarneghar Park
Parks--Afghanistan--Kabul.
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- Asefi
3A002 Zarneghar Park
A large park in Kabul. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.
Parks--Afghanistan--Kabul.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A003 Shah-do-Shamshira Mosque, Kabul
- Creator
- Asefi
3A003 Shah-do-Shamshira Mosque, Kabul
The Shah-do-Shamshira Mosque, Kabul is located alongside the Kabul River. The name means the mosque of "two swords". The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A004 Ruin of Bala Hissar citadel in Kabul
3A004 Ruin of Bala Hissar citadel in Kabul
Ruins of Bala Hissar Citadel, KabulThe Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968. -
3A006 Gate of Royal Arg (Palace)
- Creator
- Asefi
3A006 Gate of Royal Arg (Palace)
The gate of the Royal Palace in Kabul. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A007 Deh Afghanistan, Kabul
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- Asefi
3A007 Deh Afghanistan, Kabul
A downtown area of Kabul, Afghanistan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A009 Bamiyan Fresco
- Creator
- Asefi
3A009 Bamiyan Fresco
Medallion with two birds holding a string of pearls, fresco. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A011 Painted glass
- Creator
- Asefi
3A011 Painted glass
Painted Glass, Begram, 1st and 2nd Century A.D. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A012 Statuary from Kabul Museum
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- Asefi
3A012 Statuary from Kabul Museum
Head of Buddha and Yakshi holding Triratna, Stucco, Hadda. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A013 Bodhisattva
- Creator
- Buschmann
3A013 Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva, Fondukistan, 7th Century A. D. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A014 Standing Yaksha Statues
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- Buschmann
3A014 Standing Yaksha Statues
Standing Yaksha Statues, Ivory, 2nd Century A.D., Begram. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A015 Equestrian Statue
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- Buschmann
3A015 Equestrian Statue
Equestrian Statue from Nuristan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A017 Istalif, Afghanistan
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- Buschmann
3A017 Istalif, Afghanistan
The village of Istalif was famous for its pottery and because it was close to Kabul but at a higher elevation, for its cool climate in the summer. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A018 Salang Tunnel
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- Asefi
3A018 Salang Tunnel
The approach to Salang tunnel in Hindu Kush Mountains north of Kabul. At the time, it was the highest tunnel in the world. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A020 Pakhtia Province
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- Asefi
3A020 Pakhtia Province
Men traveling to a village dance in Pakhtia province, southeast of Kabul. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A021 Pakhtia Province
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- Asefi
3A021 Pakhtia Province
Men in Pakhtia Province dancing Atan (National Dance). The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A022 Pakhtia Province
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- Asefi
3A022 Pakhtia Province
Men dancing Atan (National Dance), Pakhtia Province, Afghanistan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A025 Buzkashi
3A025 Buzkashi
Buzkashi, national game of Afghanistan. The name means pulling the goat. Object is to get the goat carcass and carry it to the opposing team's goal. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968. -
3A026 Buzkashi
3A026 Buzkashi
Buzkashi, the national game of Afghanistan. The name means pulling the goat. The object is to get the goat carcass by any means, and carry it to the opposing teams goal. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968. -
3A027 Buzkashi
3A027 Buzkashi
Buzkashi, national game of Afghanistan. The name means pulling the goat. Object is to get the goat carcass and carry it to the opposing teams goal. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968. -
3A028 Minaret of Jam
- Creator
- Asefi
3A028 Minaret of Jam
Minasret of Jam in Ghor Province in the center of Afghanistan beside the Herat River.
The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A029 Minarets of Herat
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- Asefi
3A029 Minarets of Herat
Minarets of Herat, Mussala Complex, Herat. The dome on the left is the tomb of Gawhar-Shad, wife of Shah-Rukh. The area was also known as a Women's Park. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A030 Tomb of Khowja Abdullah Ansari
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- Asefi
3A030 Tomb of Khowja Abdullah Ansari
Tomb of Khowja Abdullah Ansari in Gazargah, Herat. He was a famous Sufi who was born and died in Herat.
The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A031 Nuristan
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- Asefi
3A031 Nuristan
Houses built into the mountain side in Nuristan Province. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A032 Kamdesh village, Nuristan
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- Asefi
3A032 Kamdesh village, Nuristan
Village of Kamdesh, Nuristan. The buildings are primarily built of wood and located on the hillside so as to not take up valuable agricultural space in the valley. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A033 House in Nuristan
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- Asefi
3A033 House in Nuristan
A house in Nuristan, in the northeast corner of the country. Most building here are made of wood rather than mud because pf the abundance of trees. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A035 Bamiyan Valley
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- Buschmann
3A035 Bamiyan Valley
A mountain stream and village in Bamiyan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A036 Roadside scene in Bamiyan, Afghanistan
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- Buschmann
3A036 Roadside scene in Bamiyan, Afghanistan
Roadside scene in the valley of Bamiyan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A037 Bamiyan, the Red City
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- Buschmann
3A037 Bamiyan, the Red City
The Red City, Shar-i-Zohak near BAmiyan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A038 Shar-i-Zohak, the Red City
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- Buschmann
3A038 Shar-i-Zohak, the Red City
Shar-i-Zohak the Red City in Bamiyan Province Afghanistan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A039 Bamiyan, the Red City
- Creator
- Buschmann
3A039 Bamiyan, the Red City
The Red City near Bamiyan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A041 The Small Buddha in Bamiyan
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- Buschmann
3A041 The Small Buddha in Bamiyan
The Small Buddha in Bamiyan was about 115 feet tall. The holes in the rock face on either side of the Buddha are entrances to passageways throughout the cliff face. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A042 Children in Bamiyan
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- Buschmann
3A042 Children in Bamiyan
Typical scene of children in Afghanistan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A043 Band-i-Amir
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- Buschmann
3A043 Band-i-Amir
Band-i-Amir is a series of very scenic lakes in central Afghanistan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A045 Unay Pass
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- Buschmann
3A045 Unay Pass
Camel caravan on the Unay Pass, Afghaistan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Buschmann
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3A046 Mosque in Bost
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- Asefi
3A046 Mosque in Bost
A new mosque in Bost, near Mazar-i-Sharif. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A047 The Arch of Bost (Near Mazar-i-Sharif)
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- Asefi
3A047 The Arch of Bost (Near Mazar-i-Sharif)
The ancient city of Bost. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Asefi
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3A048 Bridal camel
- Creator
- Hashem
3A048 Bridal camel
A bridal camel from Farah in western Afghanistan. The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Hashem
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- William C. Blizzard Soviet Union Photograph Collection617
- Keystone Slides543
- Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection497
- Police Forum48
- McConnell Library Manuscript Collection12
Type
- positive slide678
- tiff scanned file from original glass slide543
- Paper48
- vellum10
- bestiary1
- manuscript1
- parchment1
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- Photography--Soviet Union.445
Photography.
Soviet Union. - Photography--Soviet Union.160
- Photography.160
- Soviet Union.160
- Herāt (Afghanistan : Province)106
- Afghanistan--History.59
- Police--Periodicals.48
- Police.48
- Bādghīs (Afghanistan : Province)47
- Afghanistan--Herat46
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Creator
- Blizzard, William C., 1949-2008606
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-402
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Police Section.48
- Asefi22
- Buschmann22
- Hashem3
- Adams, Alex1
- Bechtel, Haley1
- Blizzard, William C., 1949---20081
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- 1979607
- 1967198
- 1960; 1961; 1962; 1963; 1964; 196572
- 196547
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- Spring, 196745
- 196628
- 1966, 196727
- ca. 14706
- 1965; 1966; 1967; 19684
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