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Papers of Neil R. Ker relating to bookbinders and bindings, 1967 and n.d. [c.1962-1967]

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MS. 21050/42
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Comprises:

Folder 1: notes, photographs and rubbings of bindings for an article on the 'Virgin and Child Binder' [published in The Library, 5th ser. 17 (1962)], n.d. [c.1962]

Folder 2: papers relating to the Bainbridge Library Research Project, regarding bindings belonging to Appleby Grammar School Library deposited at Newcastle University Library, 1967 and n.d. [c.1967], comprising

  1. letters regarding the Project from W.S. Mitchell, Librarian, Newcastle University Library, and Edgar Hinchcliffe of Appleby Grammar School regarding his appointment as a research officer to investigate the bindings, 1967
  2. list of 'Oxford bindings at Appleby Grammar School', with notes and rubbings of bindings
  3. photographs of pastedowns in the printed books
  4. images of manuscripts and notes by Hinchcliffe
  5. rubbings by Hinchcliffe of rolls and centrepieces of similar design to those identified as the work of Oxford bookbinders, and related notes

Dates

  • Creation: 1967 and n.d. [c.1962-1967]

Extent

1 box (2 folders)

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. 21050/42

Former reference:

Ker Papers Box 8

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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