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University Court, 1644-date

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Identifier: EUA IN1/GOV/CRT

Scope and Contents

  1. papers relating to the legal basis of the University: Ordinances, Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments etc. (2 volumes) 1583-1809
  2. minutes (draft and final), agenda papers and billets, 1859-present
  3. letterbooks (31 volumes) c1872-1919
  4. papers relating to specific legal cases, disciplinary matters etc.
  5. University Grants Committee / Funding Council
  6. University Annual Reports
  7. University Members of Parliament
  8. papers relating to academic staff appointments (5 volumes) 1879-1974

The above includes records inherited by the Court.

Dates

  • Creation: 1644-date

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Certain material may be restricted due to Data Protection and other legislative reasons.

Extent

40 linear metres (approx)

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379