The collection comprises photographic slides of manuscripts and works of art.
Dates
- Creation: n.d. [c.1940-1970]
Extent
0.132 Linear metres (3 containers)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 24001/1].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. 24001/1-3
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 24001
Abstract
35mm slides of manuscripts and works of art
Biographical / Historical
Léon M. J. Bob Delaissé (1914-1972) was born in Belgium and studied Romance Philology at the Catholic University of Louvain. In 1947 he was appointed librarian of the manuscripts department of the Royal Library in Brussels. He took a particular interest in illuminated manuscripts. In 1956 he was appointed assistant curator of the department of manuscripts.
In 1964, Delaissé moved to Oxford as a Senior Research Fellow at All Souls College.
Arrangement
The slides are arranged by period, geographically and by type of artwork.
Custodial History
Bequeathed to the Oxford University History of Art Department.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Oxford University History of Art Department in Jan 2025.
- Title
- Catalogue of the Delaissé collection of 35mm slides
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Chrissie Webb
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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