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Manuscripts.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to handwritten documents, and may also be used to distinguish certain documents from published or otherwise printed documents, as in the cases of typed personal letters or a typescript from which printed versions are made.

Found in 57 Collections and/or Records:

Incomplete manuscript, "Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana and Babylonia", by Austen Henry Layard., ? 1884-? 1886.

 Item
Identifier: MS.42400
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: ? 1884-? 1886.

Incomplete manuscript, "Nineveh and its Remains", volume 1, by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-1849.

 Item
Identifier: MS.42347
Scope and Contents This part of the manuscript relates to volume I of 'Nineveh and its remains' by Austen Henry Layard, which was published by John Murray in 1849. There are additions and revisions throughout.The manuscript is incomplete, but contains:Note about contents of the manuscript: f.1;Pages of chapter 1: ff.2-33;Pages of chapter 2: ff.34-37;Pages of chapter 3: ff.38-64;Pages of chapter 4: ff.65-69;Pages of chapter 5:...
Dates: 1845-1849.

Incomplete manuscript, "Nineveh and its Remains", volume 2, by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-1849.

 Item
Identifier: MS.42348
Scope and Contents The manuscript here relates to the end of Part 1 and much of Part 2 that comprises volume II of 'Nineveh and its remains' by Austen Henry Layard, which was published by John Murray in 1849. There are additions and revisions throughout.The manuscript is incomplete, but contains:Note about contents of the manuscript: f.1;Part 1 of the published work:Chapter 11: folios 2-65;Chapter 12: folios 66-110;Pages of chapter 13:...
Dates: 1845-1849.

Manuscript and marked proofs, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1853.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42354-42358
Scope and Contents

"Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" was a work written by Austen Henry Layard and published by John Murray. It would appear to have been intended to be published in two volumes, but was eventually published in one volume in 1853.

In this series there are both manuscripts and proofs of the work, showing the progression through the publication process.

Dates: 1847-1853.

Manuscript and proofs, "Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana and Babylonia", by Austen Henry Layard., ? 1884-? 1886.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42400-42402
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: ? 1884-? 1886.

Manuscript, "Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard., 1847-1853.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42354-42356
Scope and Contents

The manuscript is mostly in the hand of Austen Henry Layard, but would appear to include passages in the hand of a copyist. The manuscripts show additions and deletions, and includes proof illustrations. The first manuscript appears to be an earlier version.

The contents that was originally placed in Ms.42356 was subsumed in to Ms.42355. The reference Ms.42356 is therefore no longer in use.

Dates: 1847-1853.

Manuscript, "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard. , 1847-1853.

 File
Identifier: MS.42355
Scope and Contents The manuscript relates to the work 'Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon' by Austen Henry Layard, which was published in 1853. It is in the hand of a copyist, with annotations in the hand of Austen Henry Layard.The manuscript has been edited with additions and deletions throughout. The manuscript covers the majority of the published work, including the preface, parts of the index, and a musical score entitled 'Chaunt of the Yezidi Priests', which appeared as Appendix...
Dates: 1847-1853.

Manuscript of a history of the Nestorians., ? 1845-? 1851.

 Item
Identifier: MS.42346
Scope and Contents

This is manuscript by Austen Henry Layard relating to the history of the Nestorians. The manuscript contains a map of Lake Ooroomiah and the text has many edits, additions and deletions. In addition, there is a manuscript note relating to the works of Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant.

Dates: ? 1845-? 1851.

Manuscript of an article for the "Quarterly Review" : "The Euphrates Valley", by Austen Henry Layard., 1857.

 Item
Identifier: MS.42361
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The manuscripts, proofs and typescripts in this series all relate to the written works of Layard about his experiences and work within the Ottoman Empire. This includes some of his most well known publications, including 'Nineveh and its Remains', which was first published by John Murray in 1849.

Dates: 1857.

Manuscript, with marked proofs, of "Nineveh and its Remains" by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-1849.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42347-42353
Scope and Contents After Austen Henry Layard excavated the remains of Assyrian palaces between 1845 and 1847, there was great public appetite for more information about the newly unearthed artefacts, particularly because many believed that these discoveries confirmed history as described in the Bible.Layard wrote a lavishly illustrated work, 'Nineveh and its remains', which was published by John Murray in 1849. Despite its title, the discoveries in this work mostly relate to the city of Nimrud -...
Dates: 1845-1849.

Manuscripts and proofs of the works of Austen Henry Layard concerning his journeys through, and his archaeological excavations and diplomatic missions in, the Ottoman Empire., 1845-1882.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42346-42384
Scope and Contents

The manuscripts, proofs and typescripts in this series all relate to the written works of Layard about his experiences and work within the Ottoman Empire. This includes some of his most well known publications, including 'Nineveh and its Remains', which was first published by John Murray in 1849.

Dates: 1845-1882.

Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard., 1845-?1903.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42346-42407
Scope and Contents

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1845-?1903.

Package of manuscripts, "A.H. Layard`s MSS. of large book on Nineveh"., ? 1848-? 1849.

 File
Identifier: MS.42359
Scope and Contents

The package contains the following manuscripts by Layard :

(1) introduction to an unidentified work;

(2) introduction to "Nineveh and its remains";

(3) preface to "Nineveh and its remains"; and,

(4) description of the plates in "The monuments of Nineveh" (i.e. the large book referred to on the wrapper).

Dates: ? 1848-? 1849.

Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard., 1836-1968.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42336-42414
Scope and Contents Austen Henry Layard was a British archaeologist and politician. He is perhaps best remembered for his excavations at Nimrud and Nineveh. Layard was keen to publicise his discoveries and worked with John Murray to produce lavish publications about his discoveries. These were popular books and went through many editions.The papers here concerning Austen Henry Layard offer a detailed insight into the publishing process surrounding his works about his excavations.The...
Dates: 1836-1968.

Typescript, "Manuscript (relating to Lord Granville)", by Austen Henry Layard., Circa 1883.

 Item
Identifier: MS.42385
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: Circa 1883.

Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877., 1883-1885.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42386-42399
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883-1885.

Typescript, "Spain. Section 3. 1870", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

 File
Identifier: MS.42389
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.

Typescript, "Spain. Section 4. 1871", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

 File
Identifier: MS.42390
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.

Typescript, "Spain. Section 8. 1873", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

 File
Identifier: MS.42394
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.