Papers of James Patrick Ronaldson Lyell

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Papers of James Patrick Ronaldson Lyell (1871-1948) relating to his life and career; publications and lectures; his collections of printed books; and collections of manuscripts.

Dates

Creation: 1916-1946, n.d.

Extent

13.85 Linear metres (19 physical shelfmarks)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 3203, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. c. 3203-12, d. 2412-5, e. 2776-80

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12431

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers of James Patrick Ronaldson Lyell (1871-1948), collector.

Biographical / Historical

James Patrick Ronaldson Lyell (1871-1948) was a collector of printed books and manuscripts.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presumably a residue given by his executors (cf. the miscellaneous charters and fragments given 1949-50, for which see A. de la Mare, Catalogue of the Collection of medieval manuscripts bequeathed to the Bodleian Library Oxford by James P. R. Lyell (Oxford 1971), p. 322)

Related Materials

The Library also holds Lyell's medieval manuscripts. See A. de la Mare, Catalogue of the collection of medieval manuscripts bequeathed to the Bodleian Library Oxford by James P.R. Lyell (Oxford 1971).