Commonplace book of Dr Ralph Baker
MS. Tanner 469
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Commonplace book of Dr Ralph Baker
Shelfmark
MS. Tanner 469
Summary
Commonplace book of Dr Ralph Baker.
Date
second half of the 17th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
53 Leaves
Custodial history
The following note by Tanner is on the cover, "He [Dr. Barker] had a brother's son Mr. Barker who was partner with Mr. Hays in Norwich, and left at his house several MSS., some of which coming into the hands of Mr. Pickering, he gave me this, and an 8° volume of Abp. Tillotson's sermons in short hand."]
At the time descriptions were made for the Summary catalogue of western manuscripts, vol. iii, this MS. was among the Rawlinson MSS.
Acquisition
By his will Tanner's manuscripts passed to the Library, and were received in 1736, about three months after his death.
Subject
Church of England -- clergy
Church of England -- Bishops
Commonplace books
Religion
Catholic Church
17th century
Theology
