The University of Michigan Papyrus Collection

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The Advanced Papyrological Information System (APIS)

The University of Michigan is a member of a consortium of American universities intending to bring their papyrus collections online with a project called APIS, the Advanced Papyrological Information System. The databases being compiled at each university contain detailed information on each inventoried papyrus in the various collections.

• Learn More About APIS

  APIS is a joint project between several universities, providing a large database of papyri with images, descriptions, and much more information. Learn more about the participating universities and the APIS project itself.

• Search APIS at Michigan

  Search The University of Michigan's papyrus collection via our APIS search page. Find images and details about nearly every papyrus in our collection.

• Search APIS via Columbia University's Central Interface

  Search the complete APIS database, including papyri from all participating universities. Columbia's new search form offers extensive search options, including a new, easy way to specify dates.

• View the APIS Conservation Guidelines

  A comprehensive look at the methods and materials used for the conservation of papyrus. Written by University of Michigan conservator Leyla Lau-Lamb.