Papers of Neil R. Ker relating to N.R. Ker, Medieval Libraries of Great Britain (London: Royal Historical Society, 1941)
MS. 21050/35
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Papers of Neil R. Ker relating to N.R. Ker, Medieval Libraries of Great Britain (London: Royal Historical Society, 1941)
Shelfmark
MS. 21050/35
Summary
Comprises:
Folder 1: papers, 1937-1957 and n.d. [c.1937-1945], comprising
letters addressed to C.R. Cheney, passed by him to Ker, concerning the search for manuscripts, and including correspondence with booksellers, libraries, private owners and other scholars, Feb 1938-Jun 1940
notes and letters relating to the proposed publication exchanged between Ker, Cheney, R.W. Hunt, J.R. Liddell and R.A.B. Mynors, 1937-1940
notes by the early contributors to the publication, 1943-1945 and n.d. [c.1937-1945]
correspondence relating to a proposal that the Royal Historical Society should publish an expanded edition of Medieval Libraries of Great Britain, 1957
Folder 2: notes by Ker for the publication, n.d. [c.1937-1945]
Date
1937-1957 and n.d. [c.1937-1945]
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (2 folders)
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Collection contents
Papers of Neil R. Ker, Reader in Palaeography, Oxford University
Papers relating to research and publications
Papers of Neil R. Ker relating to N.R. Ker, Medieval Libraries of Great Britain (London: Royal Historical Society, 1941)
