Papers about the Radcliffe Library and the Radcliffe Science Library, 1714-1874
File
MS. D.D. Radcliffe c. 36
Held at the Weston Library
Comprises:
- Letters, papers and memoranda about the houses in Cat [now Catte] Street, Oxford, 1714-1727
- An Act to enable any corporations within the University of Oxford to sell ground for building a Library, 1720
- 'Deed of Appointment of Benj[ami]n Kennicott Library Keeper in the room of Francis Wise', 27 Nov 1767
- Report to the Radcliffe Trustees by Benjamin Kennicott, 5 Jun 1770
- Letter sent to the Radcliffe Trustees from the University of Oxford with seal. Relating to the Library and the Pomfret Statues, 1808
- Legal documents relating to the Agreement between the Trustees and the University. Concerns owership of the Library, 1866
- An Act for lighting with gas the University and City of Oxford (printed), 1818
- 'Dr. Williams' memorandum of the disposition of the Tables when the Sovereigns dined in the Radcliffe Library'. Includes the names and seating arrangments of all those in attendance, n.d.
- Copy of Deed of appointment of John Kidd, Librarian, 1834.
- Copy of Deed of appointment of Henry Acland, Librarian, 1851
- Report on the Radcliffe Library by H. W. Acland (printed, 3 copies), Nov 1856
- Proposals laid before the Radcliffe Trustees by the Radcliffe Librarian, H. W. Acland (printed, 2 copies), Jun 1857
- The case for the proposed changes and Counsel's opinion (2 copies), 1857
- Memoranda touching the Agreement, 1874
Dates
- Creation: 1714-1874
Extent
1 box
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. D.D. Radcliffe c. 36
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk