Grant, Sir Alexander, 1826-1884 (Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Edinburgh University)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 23 September 1826 - 30 November 1884
Topics
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Letter: 1874 May 18, University Buildings Extension, University, Edinburgh, to David Laing / A. Grant (Principal)., 1874
Item
Identifier: La.IV.17 fol. 3832
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.
Dates:
1874