Papers of Sir Ronald Syme

Collection Level Description: Papers of Sir Ronald Syme

Reference: MSS. Eng. c. 2279-83, d. 2099
Title: Papers of Sir Ronald Syme
Dates of Creation: [193-]-1968
Extent: 6 shelfmarks

Language of Material: English

Administrative/Biographical History

Sir Ronald Syme (1903-89) was a classical historian. Details are given in Who Was Who.

Scope and Content

Syme's papers consist of a holograph draft of The Roman Revolution; papers relating to the Ministry of Information International Propaganda and Broadcasting Enquiry, 1939; and papers relating to the International Balzan Foundation, 1961-8.

Administrative Information

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were given to the Library by Sir Ronald Syme in 1970.

Access Conditions

Entry to read in the Library is permitted only on presentation of a valid reader's card (for admissions procedures see http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/services/admissions/).

Further Information

Finding Aids

A full description is available in the Library.

Access Points

Syme | Ronald | 1903-1989 | Sir | Knight and Classical Historian

International Balzan Foundation

Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Ministry of Information

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