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Papers of James Patrick Ronaldson Lyell

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Papers of James Patrick Ronaldson Lyell (1871-1948) relating to his life and career; publications and lectures; his collections of printed books; and collections of manuscripts.

Dates

  • Creation: 1916-1946, n.d.

Extent

13.85 Linear metres (19 physical shelfmarks)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 3203, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. c. 3203-12, d. 2412-5, e. 2776-80

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12431

Abstract

Papers of James Patrick Ronaldson Lyell (1871-1948), collector.

Biographical / Historical

James Patrick Ronaldson Lyell (1871-1948) was a collector of printed books and manuscripts.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presumably a residue given by his executors (cf. the miscellaneous charters and fragments given 1949-50, for which see A. de la Mare, Catalogue of the Collection of medieval manuscripts bequeathed to the Bodleian Library Oxford by James P. R. Lyell (Oxford 1971), p. 322)

Related Materials

The Library also holds Lyell's medieval manuscripts. See A. de la Mare, Catalogue of the collection of medieval manuscripts bequeathed to the Bodleian Library Oxford by James P.R. Lyell (Oxford 1971).

Title
Catalogue of the papers of James Patrick Ronaldson Lyell
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2017
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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Weston Library
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