The collection consists of:
- Manuscripts of published works by William Gilpin;
- Poems and essays not by Gilpin;
- Letters from William Gilpin (1757-1848) to his wife.
Dates
- Creation: 1749-1825
Extent
25 boxes (1.73 linear metres)
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. lett. b. 36].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. lett. b. 36, c. 534; Eng. misc. d. 1204-1207, e. 1318-1326; Eng. poet. c. 71, d. 221-224, e. 175-178; Lat. misc. c. 94
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 12974
Abstract
Additional Papers of William Gilpin (1724-1804), and of his son William Gilpin (1757-1848).
Biographical / Historical
William Gilpin (1724-1804) was a clergyman, educationist, biographer and topographer. His son was William Gilpin (1757-1848), Rector of Pulverbatch. Details of William Gilpin (1724-1804) are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were given to the Library by Dr Peter Benson in 1981.
- Title
- Additional Papers of William Gilpin
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant. EAD version 2022 by Simon Mackley.
- Date
- EAD version 2022
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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