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Papers of Professor John Bruce
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-161
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of volumes of lectures on moral philosophy, 1770, and a copy ofFirst principles of philosophy, for the use of students, 1781.
Dates:
1770-1781
Proofs of the descriptive catalogue of Western Mediaeval Manuscripts by Catherine R. Borland
Fonds — Box: CLX-A-1192
Identifier: Coll-1453
Scope and Contents
The collection of proofs is composed of the title page and duplicates of Plates I-XII of Borland's catalogue of the medieval manuscripts of Edinburgh University Library (catalogue available online (external link)).There is also a covering letter from D. Campbell (T. and A. Constable; University Press) dated and placed at Edinburgh 30 October 1915, to Miss C. R. Borland, 149 Warrender Park...
Dates:
1914-1915
The Laing Collection
Fonds
Identifier: La
Scope and Contents
After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.
Dates:
9th century - 19th century
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