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Three volumes of collections by K.V. Elphinstone for a history of the Elphinstone family

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Material collected by K.V. Elphinstone for a history of the Elphinstone family. Modern copies of material covering the period 1623-1905.

Dates

  • Creation: 1925-1929

Extent

0.45 Linear metres (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Don c. 173, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Don c. 173-175

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13647

Abstract

Material collected by K.V. Elphinstone for a history of the Elphinstone family

Biographical / Historical

Kenneth Vaughan Elphinstone (1878-1963) was a colonial civil servant.

Custodial History

Given by Elphinstone to Dr A.G. Gibson.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given to the Library by Dr A.H.T. Robb-Smith through the Friends of the Bodleian in 1976.

Related Materials

Given to the library with MS. Don c. 155, fols. 30-45, an account of the Elphinstone family by R.W. St Clair and notes by G.W Reid on The Elphinstones of Blytheswood and Lopness.

Title
Collections by K.V. Elphinstone for a History of the Elphinstone Family
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Susan Thomas; EAD version 2021 by Catherine McIlwaine
Date
EAD version 2021-02-05 14:32:15 +0000
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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