The Wilberforce papers consist of:
- Family correspondence, 1814-73
- Papers of William Wilberforce, 1772-1833, including correspondence and other papers
- Papers of Samuel Wilberforce, 1818-73, including larger groups of letters, letter books, smaller groups and single letters, letters concerning the church overseas, and diocesan correspondence
- Papers relating to the death of Samuel Wilberforce
- Materials relating to the publication of the Life of Samuel Wilberfoce, D.D., by A.R. Ashwell and R.G. Wilberfoce (1880-2)
- Other papers
- Addenda
Dates
- 1726-[c. 1900]
Extent
130 shelfmarks
Language of Materials
English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Wilberforce a. 1].
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Wilberforce a. 1, b. 1, c. 1-31, d. 1-51, e. 1-24, f.1-5, g. 1-17
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13478
Biographical / Historical
The members of the Wilberforce family of Markington represented in this collection are William Wilberforce (1759-1833), MP and philanthropist, and Samuel Wilberforce (1805-1873), Bishop of Oxford and Winchester. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Other Finding Aids
A full catalogue is available in the Library.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was acquired by the Library in 1965, 1966, 1969 and 1970.
- 18th century
- 19th century
- 20th century
- Church of England | Bishops
- Church of England | Diocese of Oxford
- Church of England | Diocese of Oxford
- Church of England | Diocese of Winchester
- Wilberforce | Samuel | 1805-1873 | Bishop of Oxford and Winchester
- Wilberforce | William | 1759-1833 | MP, Philanthropist
- Wilberforce | family | 1614-1900 | Markington
- Title
- Wilberforce Family Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Emily Tarrant
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk