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Papers of Professor James Lorimer

 Fonds
Identifier: Coll-230

Scope and Contents

The Lorimer papers consist of: manuscript material onInstitutes of law; manuscript material and proofs forThe institutes of the law of nations; lectures and University papers; biographical material compiled from Lorimer's family history; articles, offprints and correspondence; pamphlets on the Eastern Question; and, printed papers and cuttings. There are bound volumes containing lectures, notes and printed matter.

Dates

  • Creation: 19th century

Language of Materials

English.

Conditions Governing Access

Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.

Extent

9 boxes, 2 volumes (1 linear metre)

Physical Location

Gen. 97-107

Other Finding Aids

Important finding aids generally are: the alphabetical Index to Manuscripts held at Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections and Archives, consisting of typed slips in sheaf binders and to which additions were made until 1987; and the Index to Accessions Since 1987.

Related Materials

The local Indexes show other references to Professor James Lorimer material (check the Indexes for more details): a portrait photograph in JY 1202; typescript of a history of the Lorimer family at Mic.M.1366. In addition, the UK National Register of Archives (NRA), updated by the Historical Manuscripts Commission, notes: letters at the National Library of Scotland, Manuscripts Division.

Title
Papers of Professor James Lorimer (1818-1890)
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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