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Show the problems of romanization. A lack of uniformity in capitalization is also regrettable. In the title index peripheral wording has been avoided to ensure clarity. Such words as Kitab, Hadha, Riwayah, etc. have been omitted where they have no intrinsic bearing upon the subject of the title. Where these words form an integral part of the title they have been retained. It is to be hoped that at some time in the future a further supplement will be published, since the Middle East Library still possesses many shelves of uncataloged material. Apart from the printed books, a small set of Arabic manuscripts, including valuable autographed and dated Qur'ans and an outstanding collection of archival manuscripts, including valuable documents on papyrus, parchment and old paper, have not yet been touched. Furthermore, the microfilm collection of Arabic manuscripts and documentary records is steadily increasing. All these constitute major projects for future endeavor. Aziz S. A T I YA Salt Lake City, Utah February 10, 1971 x |