University of Edinburgh Library -- Legacy shelfmark sequence: Da-Dp
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: This shelfmark (or press mark) sequence originated within the Strong Room Library in 'Old College', likely beginning around 1909 (the first Strong Room having been constructed 1905-1909). Each two-letter prefix referred to a block of shelving, which roughly mapped to a category or grouping of items. The first number then referred to the shelf and the final number to the item itself. As collections expanded and were moved, this precise correlation broke down but most of the items retained their shelfmarks.
Da
University Archives. Originally upper floor, north wall of the Strong Room. This later evolved into a crude classification scheme before being abandoned in favour of regular archival arrangement. Items bearing these legacy shelfmarks can still be identified, particularly early Library records which occupied Da.1 and Da.2.
Db
Originally used for mediaeval manuscripts but these were subsequently relocated, most to the MS sequence
Dc
Manuscripts. Mostly bound. Originally on upper floor, front of the Strong Room. This part of the sequence is largely intact, with these shelfmarks now being retained as identifiers of physical location. The items themselves have all been given regular archival reference codes.
Dd
Printed, including Clement Litill. Originally on upper floor, front, south wall of Strong Room.
De
Printed, including the Drummond of Hawthornden collection (largely printed but with some manuscript enclosures from the latter). Originally on the upper floor, back, west wall of the Strong Room. This part of the sequence is intact.
Df
Printed. Originally on the upper floor, back, east wall of the Strong Room. This part of the sequence is intact.
Dh
Printed, including Lutheran tracts. Originally on the upper floor, back of the Strong Room. This part of the sequence is intact.
Dk
Manuscript. Originally in the centre case of the Strong Room, opposite Dh. This part of the sequence is largely intact, with these shelfmarks now being retained as identifiers of physical location. The items themselves have all been given regular archival reference codes.
Dm
Music. Originally in the centre cases of the Strong Room.
Dn
Bindings. Originally in the centre cases of the Strong Room.
Found in 90 Collections and/or Records:
Medical Lecture notes taken down by William Paterson
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-2271
Scope and Contents
Seven volumes of lecture notes delivered in the medical faculty of Edinburgh University, appear to be in two hands, some may have been taken down by William Paterson. 1897-1900. 8^o.
Midwifery, by Professor Sir J.H. Croom, 1899.
Physiology, by Professor W. Rutherford. 1899, 2 vols.
Practice of medicine, by Professor J. Wyllie, 1899-1900, 2 vols.
Surgery,...
Dates:
1897-1900
Millenary Celebrations of the Greek Patriarchal Library, Alexandria
Fonds — Box Dk.2.10
Identifier: Coll-2145
Scope and Contents
Documents (3) and medal relating to the millenary celebrations of the Greek Patriarchal Library of Alexandria, 1952.
Dates:
1952
Minutes of the Edinburgh University Darwinian Society
Fonds — Volume Dk.3.3
Identifier: Coll-2165
Scope and Contents
Edinburgh University. Darwinian Society Minutes. 1891-1896. Several hands, entries in ink and pencil. Includes printed syllabus for Winter Session 1892-93 on f. 67.
Dates:
1891-1896
Miscellaneous Collection of Letters relating to Scotland
Fonds — Box Dk.6.19
Identifier: Coll-2210
Scope and Contents
Letters, mainly Scottish. 18th-19th century.Dk.6.19/1: Miscellaneous collection of letters relating to Scotland. 1768 - 1853.
Correspondents: Sarah Austin, [Messers]. Michael Bogle and Scott, Hugh H Brown, John Bushby, Lady Campbell of Barcaldine, Alexander Campbell, David Campbell, Duncan Campbell, ditto of Barcaldine, ditto of Glenure, Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell of Barcaldine, Rx. Hon. Sir Ilay Campbell, John Campbell (1766...
Dates:
18th century, 19th century
Music Book of Mostly Scottish Airs
Fonds — Volume Dk.5.13
Identifier: Coll-2193
Scope and Contents
Music book of Colin McRae, either first owner or the author, containing mostly of Scottish airs. 1830-1835. P.96 dated 18 April 1835.
Dates:
1830-1835
Notebooks Containing Sermons Preached at Duns
Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-2269
Scope and Contents
Notes for sermons and lectures delivered at Duns [Dunnikier], Scotland, but also at Alloa, Burntisland, Cairney, Leith, Leven, Methven, Milnathort and Pathhead, probably by a secessionist minister. Two other preachers, Mr Armstrong and Mr Smart are mentioned, 21 August 1773 (p.18) and 25 August 1776 (p.180). 18 July 1773 - 25 Aug 1776. 2 vols.
Dates:
1773-1775
Notes from Lectures by Alexander Monro Secundus
Fonds — Volume Dk.4.25
Identifier: Coll-2183
Scope and Contents
Lectures given by Monro, Alexander Secundus. 1774.
Dates:
1774
Notes of lecture entitled "A Few Observations upon Materia Medica" given by Professor Charles Alston, taken down by Henry Blegborough
Fonds — Volume Dk.5.12
Identifier: Coll-2192
Scope and Contents
Notes of lecture on "A Few Observations upon Materia Medica" given by Professor Charles Alston, taken down by Henry Blegborough, 1754.
Dates:
1754
Notes of Lectures given by Robert Jameson
Fonds — Volume Dk.5.23
Identifier: Coll-2199
Scope and Contents
Lectures on Natural History by Professor Robert Jameson, Edinburgh University. 1835-36. Only includes lectures on Meteorology and Hydrology.
Dates:
1835-1836
Notes of lectures given by William Cullen, Andrew Duncan, and Alexander Monro (Secundus)
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-2260
Scope and Contents
Four volumes of student notes on lectures given by W. Cullen, Andrew Duncan, and Alexander Monro (Secundus).
Clinical lectures delivered by William Culluen, M.D., 1772-1773.
Lectures on the theory and practice of medicine delivered by Andrew Duncan M.D., Senior. n.d. 1774-1776, 2 vols. 4^o.
Lectures on surgery, delivered by Alexander Monro, Secundus (?) [c 1759-1800]....
Dates:
1759-1800