Papers of the Parker family, consisting of correspondence, newscuttings, photographs, biographical collections on the Parker family and Oxford printers associated with the family, and pedigrees.
Dates
- Creation: 1751-1921
Extent
0.50 Linear metres (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Library [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. Oxon. b. 297].
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Top. Oxon. b. 297, c. 787, d. 992, e. 635-637
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13308
Abstract
Papers of the Parker family, booksellers and publishers
Biographical / Historical
The Parker family were booksellers and publishers of Oxford.
Custodial History
The papers were formerly owned by Mrs I. Hore.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were given to the library by the Worcestershire Archaeological Society in 1952.
Subject
- Title
- Papers of the Parker family, booksellers and publishers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Original catalogue by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2023 by C. McIlwaine
- Date
- EAD version 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk