Papers of David Herd, the collector of ballads., 1643-1805, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.1924-1928
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The manuscripts of the Society of Antiquaries include the ‘Hawthornden Manuscripts’, MSS.2053-2067, the papers of William Drummond of Hawthornden and of his uncle, William Fowler.
Dates
- Creation: 1643-1805, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
5 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Separated Materials
Some of the papers were found among those of the Cape Club, of which David Herd was an active member (see MSS.2000-2045).
Bibliography
‘Proceedings of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland’, volume xv, page 190.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk