This collection comprises diaries kept by Wilberforce from 1853 until his death in 1873. The diaries are written in Letts's Diary No. 9, each with a note that it was examined by Reginald G. Wilberforce, who completed the Life of his father. Some have newspaper cuttings inserted, and notes by Samuel Wilberforce of interesting conversations, all have a list of notable entries at the end.
Dates
- Creation: 1853-1873
Extent
2.31 Linear metres (21 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. e. 311, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
Dep. e. 311-331
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 15787
Abstract
Diaries of Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford, 1845-1869, and Bishop of Winchester, 1869-1873
Biographical / Historical
Samuel Wilberforce (1805-1873) was Bishop of Oxford from 1845 to 1869, and Bishop of Winchester, 1869 to 1873 - see Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Dep. e. 312-321 deposited by Mr. John Wilberforce, 1983, with correspondence of Samuel Wilberforce (see Dep. c. 664); e. 311, 331 deposited by him, 1984; e. 322-330 by Mrs. Julia Davidson, 1983.
Deposited (with Dep. c. 664), 1983-1984
- Title
- Catalogue of the diaries of Samuel Wilberforce, 1853-1873
- Status
- Published
- Date
- 2002
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Conversion to EAD supported by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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