LA/5/3/1
Reference code
LA/5/3/1
Level of description
File
Title
Letter from Arthur Collins, Keeper of Manuscripts British Museum Concerning Magna Carta
Date
Nov 1954
Quantity & Format
1 bundle
Description
Letter from Arthur Collins, Keeper of Manuscripts British Museum to Dr Elsie Smith with copy of an exchange of letters between Arthur Collins and Lord Kilmaine. Arthur Collins writes to Dr Elsie Smith of his satisfaction regarding the improved storage conditions for Magna Carta in the library and in particular improved security following the installation of the library safe, he also refers to war time damage of the manuscripts. The copied letter from Arthur Collins to Lord Kildare and Lord Kildare's reply concerns the success of a grant from the Pilgrim Trust for treatment of the books and manuscripts plus a reference to a warning of a possible theft of Magna Carta either from Salisbury Cathedral or the British Museum. Originally stored inside LA/5/2/1.
Language
English
Physical Characteristics
Material: paper
Keywords
Collins, Arthur
Smith, Elsie
Kildare, Lord, Kildare, Lord
Smith, Elsie
Kildare, Lord, Kildare, Lord