Papers and minute-books of the Mermaid Club, an Oxford undergraduates' literary society founded for reading 16th and 17th cent. English drama, 1902-13.
Dates
- Creation: 1902-1913
Extent
0.47 Linear metres (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. Oxon. c. 204, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Top. Oxon. c. 204, d. 135-138, e. 150
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13697
Abstract
Papers and Minutes of the Oxford University Mermaid Club
Biographical / Historical
The Oxford University Mermaid Club was a small undergraduate society founded in 1902 for reading 16th- and 17th-century English drama. The Club went into abeyance during both World Wars and was 'revived' at various dates.
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. VI, nos. 36929-36934.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Mr. H. F. B. Brett-Smith, April 28, 1915 (letter of presentation in MS. Top. Oxon d. 135 fol. ii) except MS. Top. Oxon d. 135, fols. 191-211, which have since been added, March 18, 1921.
Subject
- Oxford University Mermaid Club (Organisation)
- University of Oxford (Organisation)
- Title
- Papers and Minutes of the Oxford University Mermaid Club
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Date
- EAD version 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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