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Papers deposited by the Oxford Architectural and Historical Society

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Miscellaneous papers containing material relating to heraldry, and plans, lectures, notes, drawings, tracings and photographs relating to various places.

Dates

  • Creation: [1718, c.1769-1907]

Extent

2.40 Linear metres (17 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. b. 137].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

Dep. b. 137-139, Dep. c. 273-277, Dep. d. 219-226, Dep. e. 65

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 10864

Abstract

Papers deposited by the Oxford Architectural and Historical Society

Biographical / Historical

The Society was founded in 1839 as The Society for Promoting the Study of Gothic Architecture. It was renamed The Oxford Architectural Society in 1848 and was refounded as the Oxford Architectural and Historical Society in 1860. In 1972 the Society was renamed the Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society (OAHS) when it merged with The Oxfordshire Archaeological Society.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were deposited by the Oxford Architectural and Historical Society in 1967.

Related Materials

See also:

  1. Records of the Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society, (Shelfmarks: Dep. c. 586-594, Dep. c. 600, Dep. d. 510-556, Dep. d. 558-560, Dep. e. 263-268, Dep. f. 59-64)
  2. Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society Hon. Treasurer's Papers, (Shelfmarks: Dep. c. 678-681)
  3. Oxford Architectural and Historical Society Notes, (Shelfmarks: MSS. Top. Oxon. d. 90-93)
Title
Papers deposited by the Oxford Architectural and Historical Society
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2022 by Marion Lowman
Date
EAD version 2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom