Letter concerning the Oxyrhynchus Papyri donation to the University of Edinburgh, 10 September 1914
Scope and Contents
Typed and manuscript letter concerning the Oxyrhynchus Papyri donation to the University of Edinburgh in 1914, sent by Emily Paterson, Secretary to the Egypt Exploration Fund, to the Principal of Edinburgh University. Dated 10 September 1914. A list of Oxyrhynchus papyri reference numbers have been added in pen on the letter: 896, 905, 906, 1106, 1199 (presumably the specific papyri donated).
Dates
- Creation: 10 September 1914
Creator
- Egypt Exploration Fund (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 letter
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Found by Elizabeth Quarmby Lawrence in the collection files of the Or Ms sequence in May 2022. Transferred to the archives soon after. Accession no. SC-Acc-2022-0062.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Aline Brodin in February 2023.
Subject
- University of Edinburgh (Scottish University) (Organization)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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