Papers of A.N.L. Munby concerning the writing of his Phillipps studies (5 vols., Cambridge, 1951-60) and the history and location of the manuscripts of Sir Thomas Phillipps. The papers include:
- Correspondence and notes, 1945-74
- Photographs of Phillipps, his contemporaries and properties, 19th-20th cent.
- Publications of the Middle Hill Press, 1818-65
- Miscellaneous printed items, 1823-1860
- List and sale catalogues of Phillipps manuscripts, 1886-1975
Dates
- Creation: 19th-20th cent.
Extent
5.75 Linear metres (79 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
- German
- French
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Phillipps, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Phillipps-Munby b. 1-5, c. 1-34, d. 1-27, d. 29-38, d. 41-49, e. 1-10, f. 1-3
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13335
Abstract
Papers of A.N.L. Munby concerning the writing of his Phillipps studies (5 vols., Cambridge, 1951-1960) and the history and location of the manuscripts of Sir Thomas Phillipps.
Biographical / Historical
Alan Noel Latimer Munby (1913-1974) was a librarian, bibliographer, historian and book collector. Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872), Baronet, was an antiquary, collector of manuscripts and books. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Other Finding Aids
M. Clapinson and T.D. Rogers, Summary Catalogue of Post-Medieval Western Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Acquisitions 1916-1975. (Oxford, 1991), vol. II, nos. 49816-49911.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were bought from Munby's executors in 1975.
Topical
- Title
- Phillipps-Munby Papers
- 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
Weston Library
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