Merrick's papers consist of correspondence, notes, extracts, sermons and poems, mainly by Merrick but including items presumably collected by him.
Dates
- Creation: 18th century
Extent
0.90 Linear metres (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. c. 254].
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Dep. c. 254-259
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13226
Abstract
Papers of James Merrick, poet and scholar.
Biographical / Historical
James Merrick (1720-1769) was a poet and scholar. Further details are given in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Custodial History
The papers were bequeathed by James Merrick to John Loveday of Williamscote, near Banbury.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited by Dr. Thomas Loveday in 1965.
Subject
- Title
- Papers of James Merrick
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2021 by Catherine McIlwaine
- Date
- 2021-03-26 12:20:27 +0000
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk