A collection of papers by and about Thomson, including holograph works, diaries, correspondence and miscellaneous papers.
Dates
- Creation: 1852-1900
Extent
2.26 Linear metres (44 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Don. c. 73, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Don. c. 73, d. 104-110, e. 36-50, f. 8-24, g. 1-7
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 7959
Abstract
Archive of James Thomson, 1852-1900
Biographical / Historical
James Thomson (1834-1882) was a poet and pessimist. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Other Finding Aids
M. Clapinson and T.D. Rogers, Summary Catalogue of Post-Medieval Western Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Acquisitions 1916-1975. (Oxford, 1991), vol. I, nos. 38864-911.
Custodial History
The collection was made mainly by Bertram Dobell, and includes material from the collection made by John William Barrs.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from P. J. Dobell and given by Friends of the Bodleian, 1952
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue of the archive of James Thomson, 1852-1900
- 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
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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