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Rylands Manuscripts

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Manuscripts collected and compiled by W.H. Rylands. Rylands was a freemason and the first section of his own manuscripts reflects his interest in the history of the order. In his later years he became interested in genealogy and heraldry, and edited several volumes for the Harleian Society. The bulk of this collection relates to these subjects.

Dates

  • Creation: 16th-20th century

Extent

15.17 Linear metres (205 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English
  • Latin

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Rylands b. 1, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Rylands b. 1-11, c. 1-30, c. 32-38, c. 40-69, d. 1-57, e. 1-54, f. 1-9

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 11116, 13532

Abstract

Manuscripts collected and compiled by W.H. Rylands.

Biographical / Historical

William Harry Rylands (1847-1922) was an antiquary and freemason.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Rylands bequeathed to the Library 'such of my books as they shall select'. The Library acquired the manuscripts, 1922-1941.

Title
Rylands Manuscripts
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Pauline Soum-Paris
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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