Papers of Sir Ronald Syme including typescripts, manuscripts, letters, newscuttings, photographs, notes and index slips (mainly prosopographical notes and examples of Latin inscriptions).
Dates
- 1830s-1990s
Extent
10.05 linear metres (67 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
- French
- German
- Greek, Modern (1453-)
- Italian
- Latin
- Turkish
Conditions Governing Access
Some material is closed.
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark, and page reference if available, e.g. MS. 11378/1].
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. 11378/1-67
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 11378
Abstract
Additional papers of Sir Ronald Syme (1903-1989), classical historian.
Biographical / Historical
Sir Ronald Syme (1903-1989) was a classical historian. For a fuller biography see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Arrangement
The papers have been kept as arranged by Wolfson College.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
On deposit from Wolfson College and received in 2000 and 2016.
- Title
- Catalogue of the additional papers of Sir Ronald Syme
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by EAD version by Marion Lowman and Megan Woodward
- Date
- 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk