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Records of the Adelpho-Theological Society

 Fonds
Identifier: GD57

Scope and Contents

The records consist of: minutes of the Society, 1807-1847; scroll minute book, 1842-1847; a general list of members, 1811-1841; the treasurer's book, 1819-1825; cash book, 1825-1847; the laws of the Society, 1818, 1825, 1828, 1835, with list of members 1815-1835 and 1835-1846, some multiple copies; On the use and functions of preaching ... valedictory address to the ... Society, 16 March 1833, by James McCosh, and which was printed for the Society; A complete concordance by Alexander Cruden, 1828; appointments or notices of forthcoming meetings, 1832; miscellaneous receipts, 1818-1841; Adress to members of the Hunterian Medical Society 16 November 1831; and, regulations of the Society, 1807.

Dates

  • Creation: 1807-1847

Language of Materials

English.

Physical Description

10 volumes, 12 miscellaneous works, 22 letters. Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.

Conditions Governing Access

Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers at Centre for Research Collections, University of Edinburgh Main Library, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LJ. Contact repository in advance: is-crc@ed.ac.uk

Biographical / Historical

The Adelpho-Theological Society flourished between 1807 and 1847.

Extent

10 volumes, 12 miscellaneous works, 22 letters.

Physical Location

MS ADE 1-19

Other Finding Aids

Local lists.

Accruals

Check the local Indexes for details of any additions.

Physical Description

10 volumes, 12 miscellaneous works, 22 letters. Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.

Physical Facet

Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.

General

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Repository Details

Part of the New College Library Special Collections Repository

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