'Collections for a history of Musicians and an account of their works'
'Collections for a history of Musicians and an account of their works', consisting of an alphabetical list of eminent writers and performers, English and foreign (fol. 1), a catalogue of Collections of Music (fol. 54), and a chronological index (fol. 58). Some leaves near the end are missing. The author was an Oxford man.
Dates
- Creation: Written about 1700
Extent
61 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Mus. e. 17, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Mus. e. 17
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19831
Abstract
'Collections for a history of Musicians and an account of their works'
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, no. 31098
Custodial History
Owned by 'Tho. Ford, Chaplain of Christ Church, Oxon.', (B.A. 1762), who added a few notes. In the Cosens sale, July 1890 (no. 139). The Cosens bookplate and stamp are in the volume.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from messrs. Ellis and Elvey's Catal. 70 (11 Nov. 1890), no. 377.
Physical Facet
On paper, imperfect
Dimensions
8 1/8 × 6 3/8 in.
Topical
- Title
- 'Collections for a history of Musicians and an account of their works'
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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