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Papers of the Akers family of Oxford

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MS. Eng. lett. b. 27, fols. 112-131
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Comprises:

  1. Letters of William Akers to members of his family, 1854-1858 (fols. 112-124);
  2. Letters from the War Office addressed to George Akers, 1859-1862 (fols. 125-128);
  3. Apprenticeship indenture of George Akers, 1846 (fol. 129), with certificate of admission as a Freeman of the City of Oxford, 1867 (fol. 130);
  4. Apprenticeship indenture of Harry William Akers, 1871 (fol. 130).

Dates

  • Creation: 1854-1871

Extent

20 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. lett. b. 27, fols. 112-131

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 21692

Abstract

Papers of the Akers family of Oxford

Biographical / Historical

William Henry Akers was a soldier, serving in the Crimea.

His brother George Henry Akers was a printer and Freeman of the City of Oxford;

Harry William Akers was the son of George Henry Akers and also a printer.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given to the Library by Ralph Ward, May 1986.

Title
Papers of the Akers family of Oxford
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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