LA/1/7/1
Reference code
LA/1/7/1
Level of description
File
Title
Record of Books Borrowed, 1848-1917
Original Title
Salisbury Cathedral Library: Books taken out 1848-1917
Date
1848 - 1917
Quantity & Format
2 volume
Description
An A5 size volume beginning on 27th September 1848 and continuing until 30th November 1917. Contains information on the title of book, borrower, date borrowed and date returned. A note at the back of the book reads "The number of printed books in the library is 3,863. A catalogue has recently been made of them by the librarian (Storer Marshall Lakin) and is now in the hands of the printer. There is besides a valuable collection of 187 mss which were carefully arranged and catalogued a few years ago by Mr Edward Maunde Thompson of the British Musuem' followed by a note that the appendix was signed by H P Hamilton, Dean, on behalf of the Cathedral Chapter on 3rd December 1879. Also at the back of the volume (written in blue crayon) is a tally of the number of books contained within each press. Loose card congratulating Malden on his appointment, 1909.
Language
English
Latin
Latin
Physical Characteristics
Material: paper
Keywords
Maunde Thompson, Sir Edward (final)