Correspondence and topographical collections of Joseph Skelton, relating to his History and Antiquities of Oxfordshire.
Dates
- Creation: Written about 1813-1827
Extent
0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. Oxon b. 80, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Top. Oxon b. 80, c. 199
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19961
Abstract
Correspondence and topographical collections of Joseph Skelton
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Skelton (fl. 1813-1850) was an antiquary and an engraver.
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. 36704-36705.
Custodial History
Given by J. Skelton to the rev. Thos. Symonds, vicar of Eynsham.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased for the Library from the rev. Thos. Symonds kinsman, Mr. Frederick C. Wellstood, Feb. 18, 1914.
- Title
- Correspondence and topographical collections of Joseph Skelton
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description and EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Date
- EAD version 2020
- 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
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk