Shea, Mary - On Writing, April 11, 2007
File — Box: 14
Identifier: 1
Paper description
The author, an Oriental Institute docent, discusses the origins of the cuneiform writing system in ancient Mesopotamia, outlines the developments and usages that followed from the invention of writing and includes some examples of ancient poetry.
Dates
- Creation: April 11, 2007
Creator
- From the Collection: Winnetka Fortnightly (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Winnetka Fortnightly records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III). Meeting minutes and members' biographies are restricted; consult Curator of Modern Manuscripts for information.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org