‘Kirk manuscripts’, copies of very miscellaneous papers on ecclesiastical history.
Scope and Contents
According to the folio catalogue (F.R.186) the volumes were originally marked ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’.
The description of the manuscripts in the folio catalogue (F.R.186) includes the reference: Jac.5.7.7-10.
Dates
- Creation: 17th century-18th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
4 Volumes ; Small quarto.
Language of Materials
Multiple languages
Other Finding Aids
The description is based on the “Catalogue of the manuscripts in the Advocates’ Library. III. History” (F.R.186).
Custodial History
Presented, 1783, to the Advocates Library by John Swinton, afterwards Lord Swinton.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository