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Diaries of two members of the Rivington family

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Diary of Charles Rivington (1754-1831) and probably of a younger sister.

Dates

  • Creation: 1778-1782, 1787-1791

Extent

0.10 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. e. 957].

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MSS. Eng. misc. e. 957-958

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13427

Abstract

Diaries of two members of the Rivington family

Biographical / Historical

Charles Rivington (1754-1831) was a publisher. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography for the Rivington family.

Custodial History

Bookplate of G.C. Rivington.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought by the Library, Sotheby's, 12 Dec. 1977, lot 238.

Title
Diaries of two members of the Rivington family
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description 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

Contact:
Weston Library
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