Notebook relating to the University of Oxford Company of Barbers

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MS. 8552

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Contains chronological lists of 1. apprentices to the University of Oxford Company of Barbers, 1670-1826; 2. admissions to the Company of Barbers, 1675-1859. With indexes at the end, and rough notes tucked inside the front cover.

Dates

Creation: c1956

Extent

1 volume

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 8552].

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Shelfmark:

MS. 8552

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 8552

Additional Description

Abstract

Catalogue of a notebook relating to the University of Oxford Company of Barbers

Biographical / Historical

The Company of Barbers of the University of Oxford is first noted in the 14th century, but its first charter is an Act of Convocation dated 10 November 1675, and their first Orders are dated 18 November 1675. All members were matriculated members of the University of Oxford. Its government was entrusted to a Master and Wardens. The Company was dissolved in 1859.