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Letters of Antiquarians

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Two volumes of letters of antiquarians, including letters to W.D. Cooper, 1862-3, and C. Roach Smith, 1840-84.

Dates

  • Creation: 19th-20th cent.

Extent

0.10 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. lett. d. 169, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. lett. d. 169-70

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 8504

Abstract

Letters of Antiquarians

Biographical / Historical

Various 19th- and 20th-century antiquarians, including William Durrant Cooper (1812-75) and Charles Roach Smith (1807-90). Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The letters were bought from Myers & Co. in 1956.

Title
Letters of Antiquarians
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom