Donations book, 1667-1824
Item — Volume: EUA IN/ADS/LIB/2/Da.1.31
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/2/Da.1.31
Scope and Contents
'Henderson's Donations Book': a record of books donated to the University Library, 1667-1755, preceded by a list of earlier benefactors. Some entries for 1764-1824 have been added at a later date (see note by A. Brunton on page 76v).
This contains information donations made by major patrons, but also by students, merchants and other people.
Dates
- Creation: 1667-1824
Creator
- University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh University Library (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Readers are expected to use the consultation microfilm (see details under 'Existence and Locations of Copies') unless there is a justifiable need to consult the original.
Extent
1 volume
Existence and Location of Copies
Consultation microfilm: Mic.M.1720.
Creator
- University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh University Library (Organization)
Subject
- Brunton, Alexander, 1772-1854 (Professor of Oriental Languages and Honorary Librarian, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- Henderson, Robert, fl1684-1747 (Librarian, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- Henderson, William, fl 1667-1684 (Librarian, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh University Library (Organization)
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
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk