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Assignments of copyright to the music publishing firm of Edwin Ransford and Son
Collection
Comprises two volumes assigning copyright in music.
Dates
- Creation: 1850-1867, 1870-1885
Extent
0.30 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. c. 669, fols. 1-2].
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. misc. c. 669-670
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13374
Abstract
Assignments of copyright to the music publishing firm of Edwin Ransford and Son
Biographical / Historical
Edwin Ransford (1805-1876) was a singer and composer. For some years he also ran a music publishing firm based in London. He went into partnership in 1869 with his son William Edwin (d. 1890), who continued the business after his father's death. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Henry Bristow, (cat. ccxv), item 42, Sep. 1977.
Topical
Subject
- Edwin Ransford and Son | music publishing firm (Organisation)
- Title
- Assignments of copyright to the music publishing firm of Edwin Ransford and Son
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description by Susan Thomas; EAD version 2021 by Catherine McIlwaine
- Date
- EAD version 2021
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk