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Maitland, Frederic William, 1850-1906 (legal historian)

 Person

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Dates

  • Existence: 1850 - 1906

Biography

Frederic William Maitland (1850-1906), son of John Gorham Maitland, was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he took the moral sciences tripos (B.A., 1873; M.A. 1876). He was called to the bar in 1876, and thereafter became reader in English law at Cambridge in 1884, and Downing professor, 1888-1906. He was the founder of the Selden Society, which sought to encourage the study of the history of English law, and served as its literary director in 1895. He became Ford's lecturer at Oxford in 1897, and Rede lecturer at Cambridge in 1901. He was also made an honorary fellow of Trinity College.

Found in 100 Collections and/or Records:

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 Series

F.W. Maitland: Papers, 1895-1903 (Circa)

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/63
Scope and Contents

Including: 'Observations on the Case of Harrington v. Sendall'; 'Agrarian Cambridge'; proof sheets of chapter on 'The Anglican settlement' in 'Cambridge Modern History'; biographical notes on Sir Leslie Stephen with printed lists of cases of 3 & 4 Edward II

Dates: 1895-1903 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Artificial Collection of Papers
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General papers and correspondence as Master of Downing College, 1879 - 1934

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/SEW/1
Scope and Contents Envelope including letters from a variety of correspondents: extract from Governing Body minutes, May 1907, relating to Mrs Maitland's gift, in memory of F.W. Maitland, of her late husband's set of the Seldon Society journals and 'the fittings of the West Lodge Lecture room', including tables, shelving and a large bookcase from his rooms at Trinity; from Violet Marsh (widow of the former Master, Professor Howard Marsh), re her gift to the College in his memory of several pieces of silver -...
Dates: 1879 - 1934
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Generally open.
Found in: Downing College / Personal, Private and Academic papers of Downing members and associates / Papers of Sir Albert Charles Seward, Master of Downing College (1915-1936)
 Fonds

Henry Jackson: Correspondence to G.F. Browne and F.W. Maitland, 1891-1905

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/711-713
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.

Dates: 1891-1905
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Miscellaneous Accessions
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Honourary degree certificate for F.W. Maitland, University of Cracow (Krakow)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4142
Dates: 1900
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library
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James Smith Reid: Correspondence to Francis Jenkinson and F.W. Maitland, 1899-1902

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/1165-1166
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.

Dates: 1899-1902
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Miscellaneous Accessions
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Letter from Frederic W. Maitland (1850-1906) to Henry Jackson, 27 Apr. 1904

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8781/348
Scope and Contents

He asks for verification of the correct use of accents in Stephens' 'Hobbes'

Dates: 27 Apr. 1904
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Miscellaneous letters
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Letter from Frederic W. Maitland to Sir Leslie Stephen (1833-1904), 7 Jan. 1895

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/86
Scope and Contents

If he outlives Stephen, he will publish any unfinished book by Stephen, without making alterations; he would not like to execute the biography of Stephen: would leave out much intimate matter; Stephen should leave detailed instructions; 'I should like to think that the men who read your books would know a little of your devoted love and your sorrow.'

Dates: 7 Jan. 1895
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Miscellaneous accessions
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Letter from F.W. Maitland giving advice where to find an account of Tadlow, 1892-07-04

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/STE/4/3
Scope and Contents From the Management Group:

Including papers of Masters, Professors and Fellows of Downing College, and gifts from past members. Includes academic administrative records but not estates correspondence.

Dates: 1892-07-04
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Some records series are subject to confidentiality restrictions with the following closure periods: 30 years from date of creation for general administration files, legal records and financial files; 50 years from date of creation for governmental records, including papers of the College Governing Body and College Council, and constituent committees; 100 years from date of creation for personal and personnel records, including tutorial files, staff and fellows files and appointment records, personal finance and pension records. In addition sensitive correspondence and papers concerning College affairs such as disputes and disciplinary matters are closed for 100 years. Restrictions apply on some personal and private papers.
Found in: Downing College / Personal, Private and Academic papers of Downing members and associates / Horace William Pettit Stevens papers / Correspondence
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Cambridge, 7 June 1895

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/4
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 7 June 1895
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Cambridge, 10 Dec. 1896 (Circa.)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/9A
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 10 Dec. 1896 (Circa.)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 3 Mar. 1895

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/3
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 3 Mar. 1895
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 20 June 1896

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/9
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 20 June 1896
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 23 Feb. 1897

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/10
Scope and Contents

postcard

Dates: 23 Feb. 1897
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 28 Feb 1897

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/10A
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 28 Feb 1897
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 6 May 1900

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/20
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 6 May 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 28 May 1900

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/21
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 28 May 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 26 Aug. 1900

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/22
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 26 Aug. 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 17 Oct. 1900

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/23
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 17 Oct. 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 30 Oct. 1900

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/24
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 30 Oct. 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 29 Apr. 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/25
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 29 Apr. 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 6 May 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/26
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 6 May 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 19 May 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/27
Scope and Contents

postcard

Dates: 19 May 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 9 June 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/29
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 9 June 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 30 July 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/30
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 30 July 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 14 Nov. 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/31
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 14 Nov. 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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