Journal of Codicology and Manuscript Research (In persian: Pizhūhish/hā-yi nuskhah/shināsī va taṣḥīḥ-i mutūn)

Journal of Codicology and Manuscript Research (In persian: Pizhūhish/hā-yi nuskhah/shināsī va taṣḥīḥ-i mutūn)

Studying the centers of writing medical manuscripts in the Qajar period Available in Iranian libraries (based on Fankha: Union Catalogue)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Habibollah Azimi 1
Mahdiyeh Mohammadi Barchani 2
1 Associate professor and Adviser to the chief , National Library and Archives of Iran, Tehran, Iran (Corresponding author)
2 M.A. in Principles of Bibliography and Restoration and Arrays of Manuscripts from Shahid Beheshti University and Iranology, Tehran,. Iran.
10.22034/crtc.2023.410482.1105
Abstract
Purpose: The Qajar period is one of the most important historical periods in the history of medicine in Iran. The purpose of this research is to identify and examine the manuscripts of this era in terms of cities and writing centers and their linguistic diversity.
Methodology: This research was done in a library manner and with a descriptive-analytical research method. The statistical population of this research is the medical prescriptions of the Qajar era available in Union Catalouge of Iran Manuscripts with a frequency of 3136 medical Manuscripts of this period. The data collection tool is a checklist; And data analysis has been done with the help of statistical tables and graphs.
Findings and results: Among the researched manuscripts, 1135 manuscripts with non-repetitive titles were found, 265 of these manuscripts were written by the Qajar era, and the rest are numerous copies of these manuscripts.
Regarding the cities of writing manuscripts, the cities of Tehran (28.5%), Isfahan (8.3%) and Shiraz (6.4%) are among the most active cities in the field of writing medical manuscripts in this period.
The findings of the research show that most of these copies were compiled and copied in the large and modern school of Dar al-Fonun, with the aim of teaching and meeting the educational needs of these scientific centers. Libraries were also with 4 cases, houses with 3 cases, mosques with 2 cases, and finally, the telegraph house, Dar al-Saltaneh and the castle were in the next positions with 1 case each.
Keywords
Medical prescription centers
Linguistic diversity of medical manuscripts
Medical manuscripts of the Qajar period
Medical manuscripts
Manuscripts of Iranian libraries

Subjects

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The named authors confirm that they have no affiliations or involvement with any organization or entity with financial interests (such as fees; educational grants; participation in lectures; membership, employment, consulting, stock ownership, or other financial interests; expert testimony or patent licensing arrangements) or non-financial interests (such as personal or professional relationships, affiliations, knowledge, or beliefs) in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript.

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Journal of Codicology and Manuscript Research (In persian: Pizhūhish/hā-yi nuskhah/shināsī va taṣḥīḥ-i mutūn)
Volume 3, Issue 2 - Serial Number 6
October 2024
Pages 146-165

  • Receive Date 07 August 2023
  • Revise Date 27 August 2023
  • Accept Date 31 October 2023
  • Publish Date 22 September 2024