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A series of notebooks containing biographical information on British poets used, or intended to be used, in the publication of a dictionary of British poets., Mid 19th century.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42592-42595

Scope and Contents

The notebooks serve more as an assortment of information - notes, press cuttings and documentary evidence, such as copies of wills - to be used in the preparation of the specific entries of the dictionary, than as a considered manuscript. In many cases only the heading of the name of the poet has been entered.

None of the volumes has an index.

Dates

  • Creation: Mid 19th century.

Language of Materials

English

Extent

0.00 Linear metres

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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