Account of Monies laid out in the Building & Adorning of the Theater in the University of Oxford
'An Account of Monies laid out in the Building & Adorning of the Theater in the University of Oxford at the sole expence of the munificent Founder ... Gilbert [Sheldon] Ld Arch-bishop of Canterbury ...': a copy of the whole accounts 1664-1670, down to the minutest details of the workmen employed and work done. The total amount is, £12239. 4s. 11d., or including the permanent endowment for repairs, etc. £14470. 11s. 11d.
Dates
- Creation: Written in about 1670
Extent
192 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Bodl. 898, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Bodl. 898
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 18494
Abstract
Account of Monies laid out in the Building & Adorning of the Theater in the University of Oxford, written in about 1670
Biographical / Historical
Gilbert Sheldon (1598–1677) was archbishop of Canterbury.
Ralph Snowe (fl. c.1670) receiver-general of the archbishopric of Canterbury
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 27876.
Custodial History
This volume appears to be a copy made for Ralph Snowe, receiver-general of the archbishopric of Canterbury, whose signature occurs on several pages.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
'Given to the University of Oxford by Abraham Tucker Esqr of Bletch worth Castle near Dorking in Surry A.D. 1760.'
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
12 3/4 × 8 1/2 in.
Topical
- Title
- Account of Monies laid out in the Building & Adorning of the Theater in the University of Oxford
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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