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Minute Book containing reports of the meetings of the Mermaid Society

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MS. Eng. d. 3899
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Contains reports of the 467th through to the 474th meeting of the society written by various members of the committee. The 472nd report is dated 10 Mar. 1975.

Dates

  • Creation: c.1975

Extent

143 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. d. 3899, fols. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. d. 3899

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 6268

Abstract

Minute Book containing reports of the meetings of the Mermaid Society.

Biographical / Historical

The Oxford University Mermaid Club was a small undergraduate society founded in 1902 for reading 16th- and 17th-century English drama. The Club went into abeyance during both World Wars and was 'revived' at various dates.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given to Oxford University Archives apparently by University Offices and transfered to the Bodleian Library in Aug. 2008.

Title
Minute Book containing reports of the meetings of the Mermaid Society
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2018
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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