Includes:
- A chronological list of world rulers, notables and remarkable events from the Creation to 1753, compiled by John Loveday the elder, n.d. [late 18th century], with an index of names
- Notes by Thomas Loveday on his father, John Loveday the younger (d. 1809), including an account of his death and funeral, 1810-1816.
Dates
- Creation: late 18th-cent., 1810-1816
Extent
0.30 Linear metres (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. d. 1355].
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. misc. d. 1355-1356, e. 1520
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13193
Abstract
Papers of John Loveday the Elder and of Thomas Loveday
Biographical / Historical
John Loveday the elder (1711-1789) was a philologist and antiquarian. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Thomas Loveday (fl. 1810-1816) was the son of John Loveday the younger (d.1809).
Custodial History
Bought at the sale of Bishop D.G. Loveday's Library, 26 Nov 1985.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given to the Library by Mr. W.J. West, 29 Sep 1986.
Topical
Subject
- Title
- Papers of John Loveday the Elder and of Thomas Loveday
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Original catalogue by Susan Thomas; EAD version 2022 by C. McIlwaine
- Date
- EAD version 2022
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk