Miscellaneous original papers, chiefly agreements and other legal documents (some with seals), with a few letters, relating to the county and city of Oxford, 1553-1807: arranged chronologically (1553-1690 and 1692-1807). There are many papers about Kidlington and about the Heywood family: and also the Wright family of Oxford.
Dates
- Creation: Written in 1553-1807
Extent
0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. Oxon c. 113, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Top. Oxon. c. 113-114
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19825
Abstract
Miscellaneous original papers
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
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. 31872-31873.
Custodial History
In the Phillipps sale, Mar. 23, 1895: once MS. Phillipps 16043.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from Quaritch, March 1895.
Physical Facet
On paper and parchment
Dimensions
13 1/2 × 10 in.
Subject
- Oxford University | Exeter College (Organisation)
- Title
- Miscellaneous original papers
- 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
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