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Scholfield, Alwyn Faber, 1884-1969 (Cambridge University Librarian)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1884 - 1969

Biography

Alwyn Faber Scholfield (1884-1969) was Cambridge University Librarian, 1923-1949. He attended Eton before coming to King's College, Cambridge, in 1903, where he gained a second in both parts of the Classical Tripos. After his degree he travelled abroad and taught for a year at Eton. From 1911-1912 he worked in Cambridge University Library on Classical and early printed books. In 1913 he went to Calcutta as Keeper of the Records of the Government of India. During part of his time there he served as officiating Librarian of the Imperial Library, Calcutta. From 1919-1923 he worked in Cambridge as Librarian of Trinity College, until he was elected University Librarian in succession to Francis John Henry Jenkinson. He superintended the transfer of the University Library from the Old Schools to the new building in 1934, and created the Departmental organisation under which the Library functioned for many decades, laying down the Library's routine procedures with great thoroughness. He also edited Aelian, De natura animalium for the Loeb Classical Library (3 vols., 1958-1959), and Nicander: the poems and poetical fragments, with A.S.F. Gow (1953).

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

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A.F. Scholfield: Letters to P.W. Filby, 26 July 1957-16 May 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8856/479-484
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

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

Dates: 26 July 1957-16 May 1962
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).
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A.F. Scholfield: Reference for P.W. Filby

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8856/204
Scope and Contents

Reference for P. William Filby, who worked in the Library from 1928; with covering letter to F.W. Ratcliffe, 9 September 1990

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).
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Alwyn Faber Scholfield: MS sheet inscribed 'Librarian, Trinity College, Cambridge c.1923'; list of books in W.11, 1923 (Circa)

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/228
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

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

Dates: 1923 (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).
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Alwyn Faber Scholfield: Papers

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7894-7895
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence with Montague Rhodes James, notes on classical literature and translations, correspondence and material relating to the University Library.

Dates: 1905-1968
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).
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Bernhard Karle: Letter to A.F. Scholfield, 1924

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/762
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

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

Dates: 1924
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).
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“Catalogue of western manuscripts” compiled by C.E. Sayle, 1920 - 1923

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Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/ULIB 7/3/73
Scope and Contents A handlist in three volumes of manuscripts in part of the Two-Letter classmark sequence (Dd-Kk).Charles Sayle’s work on producing descriptions of medieval manuscripts at Cambridge University Library appears to have ceased in late 1920 (see UA ULIB 7/3/72). According to the date inscribed in the first volume, he then began compiling a summary handlist of manuscripts (encompassing both medieval and post-medieval items) in the Two-Letter classmark sequence from 30 November 1920. He...
Dates: 1920 - 1923
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Records of governance and finance are restricted for 50 and 30 years respectively by order of the Library Syndicate. Records containing personal data restricted for 80 years under data protection legislation. Restrictions are clearly indicated in catalogue entries.
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Codrus Urceus: Sermones (F? Bonaniae, 1502); correspondence, 11 June 1902-2 May 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/31
Scope and Contents

Correspondents include J.P. Lupton, A.F. Scholfield, Christopher Wordsworth, H.M. Bannister and M.R. James

Dates: 11 June 1902-2 May 1931
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).
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Correspondence from Sir Stephen Gaselee to Alwyn F. Scholfield, 10 Feb. 1941-4 Aug. 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8781/176-177
Dates: 10 Feb. 1941-4 Aug. 1941
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).
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Fritz Johann H. Krenkow: Letter to A.F. Scholfield, 1925

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/776
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

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

Dates: 1925
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).
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From J. Hanna, Assistant Librarian, Trinity College Dublin, to A.F. Scholfield, 21 Apr. 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/27
Scope and Contents

Sends a consignment of Irish newspapers from 'the troublesome times', set aside and overlooked until now

Dates: 21 Apr. 1931
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).
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From John P. Gray & Son, Ltd. to Alwyn F. Scholfield, Librarian, 7 Nov. 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/190
Scope and Contents

Question of additional charge for guarding plates

Dates: 7 Nov. 1924
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).
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Gerald Patrick Moriarty: Letter to A.F. Scholfield, 1924

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/982
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

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

Dates: 1924
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).
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Hervey W. Vaughn-Williams: Correspondence to A.F. Scholfield, 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/1490-1493
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

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

Dates: 1942
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).
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James Wardrop: Correspondence to A.F. Scholfield, 1947

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/1459-1460
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

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

Dates: 1947
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).
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Joan Thomson: 'A.E. Housman', with two letters from Joan Thomson to A.F. Scholfield, Librarian, 18 May 1939-30 May 1939 (Circa)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/29
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.

Dates: 18 May 1939-30 May 1939 (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).
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John Perceval Postgate: Correspondence to H. Jackson and A.F. Scholfield, 1891-1925

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/1122-1123
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

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

Dates: 1891-1925
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).
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John Saltmarsh: Letter to A.F. Scholfield, 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/1240
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

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

Dates: 1949
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).
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Letter from A. F. Scholfield to Mr Wherry, 8 July 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9750/310-311
Scope and Contents

Written from Trinity College, Cambridge, and concerning Charles Sayle. With a note (311) in the hand of David J. Hall.

Dates: 8 July 1924
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).
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Letter from Alwyn F. Scholfield to P. William Filby, 27 Nov. 1961

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/229
Scope and Contents

Thanks for ornamental specimens from Neudörffer's 'Schreibkunst'; he doubts whether Oates, Under-Librarian, could speak loudly enough to 'impress a large audience' [Baltimore Bibliophiles]; thanks for a copy of catalogue of calligraphic exhibition

Dates: 27 Nov. 1961
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).
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Letter from A.R. Aldridge to A.F. Scholfield, 4 Dec. 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8856/101
Scope and Contents

Information on MS Mm.2.10 ('Florarium Bartholomei' of John [...]feld'), imperfect

Dates: 4 Dec. 1930
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).
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Letter from James F. Kellar Johnstone to A.F. Scholfield, 28 July 1927

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8856/87
Scope and Contents

Presenting to Library a copy of Bion's History, Paris, 1548, with inscription about presentation from William Barlow, Fellow of Trinity, to William James, Fellow of Pembroke, 1590

Dates: 28 July 1927
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).
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Letter from Sir Henry C. Darby (1909-1992) to Alwyn F. Scholfield, 1930-1990

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8781/142
Scope and Contents

Thanks for a piece on indexing

Dates: 1930-1990
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).
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Letter from Sir Stephen Gaselee (1882-1943) to Alwyn F. Scholfield, 27 June 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8781/175
Scope and Contents

He has procured a set of Pierre Louÿ's poems and bawdy pictures; he will given the editions of 'Les fleurs du mal' to the Victoria and Albert Museum

Dates: 27 June 1931
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).
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Letters from Rupert Brooke and Sir Geoffrey Fry to A. F. Scholfield

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7468-7469
Dates: 1907-1939
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).
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Letters of A.F. Scholfield to P.W. (Bill) Filby, 1958-1994

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9750/112-115
Scope and Contents

Comprises:
- Card, with news-cutting, The Times, 19 Jul. 1958 on death of Herbert Claude Stanford, Secretary of Cambridge University Library
- Letter of Scholfield to Filby, 24 Aug. 1958
- Correspondence between Filby and F.W. Ratcliffe, 1994, presenting the above material to Cambridge University Library

Dates: 1958-1994
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).
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