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Biographical and genealogical notes, mostly extracts or cuttings from books and newspapers, compiled by William B D D Turnbull.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.6.1.18

Scope and Contents

Almost all of the notes are undated, but the press-cuttings are dated 1855.

Dates

  • Creation: Circa 1855

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (105 folios. Various sizes.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Bought by the Advocates` Library at Sotheby`s, 25 March 1895, lot 996.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Existence and Location of Copies

Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.316.

Bibliography

`Catalogus Librorum Manuscriptorum in Bibliotheca D. Thomae Phillipps, Bt.` (1837-1871): manuscript 25195.
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
11 12 2013
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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