Written with or by the hand; not printed; as, a manuscript volume.

An original literary or musical composition written by the author, formerly with the hand, now usually by typewriter or word processor. It is contrasted with a printed copy.

Writing, as opposed to print; as, the book exists only in manuscript.

A handwritten or typed composition, rather than printed.

Manuscripts are unpublished documents. For family history purposes they relate to unpublished family histories or collections of family papers such as diaries, letters, deeds and certificates.

document that contains the music for a performance

manuscripts are usually unpublished family histories or collections of family papers. Depending on what the manuscript contains, you may be able to find all kinds of family information. Generally, you will find more than just names, birth dates, and death dates.

Synonymous with document