Abstract
This paper explores archival notations, primarily from the early modern and modern periods, found on the dorse of Norwegian charters dating from the 13th to the 17th century. By examining the notation practices of two prominent Norwegian archivists and collectors, the study further highlights individual efforts in documenting and preserving these materials across various collections. The archival efforts are contextualized historically, noting a transition to systematic archival management. The findings reveal the significance of this largely unexplored component of Norwegian charters as additional historical sources, emphasizing the role of dorsal annotations in provenance research. The textual and visual analysis of these notations enhances the information provided in existing inventory lists, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the charters’ object history and usage. While earlier scholarship primarily focused on the linguistic and textual content, as well as historical contexts of the legal text on the recto, later textual additions made by subsequent owners enrich research on the evolving practices of document management.
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Tiemann, Juliane
(2025)
"Archival Notations of the Norwegian Charter Material,"
Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies: Vol. 12, Article 14.
Available at:
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/jcas/vol12/iss1/14
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