Abbotsford Library papers, 1950s-1980s
Series
Identifier: Coll-1022/JC/AL
Scope and Contents
This series includes material relating to James Clarkson Corson's work as Honorary Librarian of Abbotsford House from 1953 to 1988. It includes:
- Correspondence addressed to Corson in his capacity as Honorary Librarian of Abbotsford, primarily from the Maxwell-Scott family
- Transcripts of MSS held at Abbotsford;
- Transcripts of Abbotsford-related Walter Scott correspondence;
- History of Abbotsford House and Estate compiled by Corson;
- Shelf index to Abbotsford Library;
- Sheaf index of chapbooks held in Abbotsford Library;
- Sheaf index of manuscripts held in Abbotsford Library;
- Notebooks on Abbotsford Library acquisitions and shelf occupancy;
- Miscellaneous Abbotsford-related notebooks.
Dates
- Creation: 1950s-1980s
Creator
Extent
2 linear metres : 6 boxes, 9 binders, 8 notebooks
Creator
Subject
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