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William Buckland manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0162

Abstract

This collection includes a typescript copy of Rosamond Randall Beirne and John Henry Scarff's biography on William Buckland, as well as notes and correspondence accumulated while writing the book.

Dates

  • 1958

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of John Henry Scarff, 1962.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes a typescript of chapters of biography of William Buckland, notes on Buckland houses in Maryland and Virginia, notes on research done in London, and large amounts of correspondence accumulated by Rosamund Beirne and John Henry Scarff in writing the biography. Also included are correspondence to various institutions concerning Buckland and a typescript of a lecture made by Mrs. Beirne on Buckland to the Colonial Dames of America in 1956. Also of note are positive photostats of a list of householders, 1737-1738, and negative photostats of various manuscripts in the British Museum.

Title
Guide to the William Buckland manuscript
Status
Minimally Processed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-09-25: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750