Commonplace Books of T.E. Lawrence and Charlotte Frances Shaw
MSS. Eng. misc. d. 788-789
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Commonplace Books of T.E. Lawrence and Charlotte Frances Shaw
Shelfmark
MSS. Eng. misc. d. 788-789
Summary
Commonplace Books of T.E. Lawrence and Charlotte Frances Shaw
Date
1919-1927
Language
English
Physical extent
0.10 Linear metres
2 boxes
Custodial history
In 1927 Lawrence gave his book, 'Minorities', to Mrs. Shaw, who gave Lawrence her book at the same time. Mrs. Shaw gave 'Minorities' to J.G. Wilson (Lawrence's executor) in 1940. In 1960 Wilson sold both volumes to W.M.L. Escombe.
Acquisition
W.M.L. Escombe bequeathed the volumes to the Library, where they were received in 1974.
Subject
20th century
Commonplace books
