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`Foundation of the Universitie of Cambridge with a Catologue of the principall founders and speciall Benefactors of the Colledges publike Schooles and Librarie now extant in ye same. And the names of all the present Mrs and Fellowes ... together with the number of Magistrats Gouernours and Officers ... Collected Julie the 10th 1622`, compiled by John Scott, a notary public, who dedicated it to Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.33.3.5

Scope and Contents

The manuscript includes the painted arms of each college and its founder, and of some of the university officials.

Dates

  • Creation: 1622.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (29 + several blank folios. Folio.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Bound in 18th-century yellow calf with gilt and blind tooling; the arms of the University in gilt and red have been stamped on upside down.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
20 07 2015
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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