'A catalogue of so many setts of bookes as were given by Mr. Doctor Heather to the Universitie of Oxford, at the tyme of his first founding the practise of musick there'
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 203 (R)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
From Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts
This is an extract only. For more information, see the catalogue record in Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts.
Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts contains descriptions of the Bodleian Libraries’ archival collections, including post-1500 manuscripts. Some manuscripts with records in other catalogues are also described here as part of a description of a larger archive. Learn more.
Title
'A catalogue of so many setts of bookes as were given by Mr. Doctor Heather to the Universitie of Oxford, at the tyme of his first founding the practise of musick there'
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 203 (R)
Summary
List of the books given by Dr William Heather to the University of Oxford which formed the nucleus of the Oxford Music School Collection.
Date
[1627?]
Language
English
Physical extent
1 roll
Custodial history
Formerly kept framed in the Music School and referenced on 5 July 1941.
This item is part of the Music School collection of printed and manuscript music, which was originally bequeathed to the University of Oxford by William Heather (c 1563-1627), and gradually added to until the end of the 18th century.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music
Bodleian Library -- Catalogs
17th century
Music -- Manuscripts -- Catalogs
Music -- Early works to 1800 -- Catalogs
