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Photocopies of Thomas Harriot Manuscripts

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Photocopies of manuscripts and other material by and relating to Thomas Harriot.

Dates

  • Creation: 20th cent.

Extent

1.05 Linear metres (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. b. 178].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

Dep. b. 178-183, c. 431

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12998

Abstract

Photocopies of manuscripts and other material by and relating to Thomas Harriot.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas Harriot (1560-1621) was a mathematician and astronomer. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The photocopies were deposited by the Thomas Harriot Editorial Committee, November 1972.

Existence and Location of Copies

The photocopies are taken mainly from British Library, Manuscript Collections Ref: Harleian MS. 6083; Add. MSS. 6782-89.

Title
Photocopies of Thomas Harriot Manuscripts
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2023 by Alice Zamboni
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