Atkinson, Basil Ferris Campbell, 1895-1971 (librarian)
Person
Biography
The author is probably Basil Ferris Campbell Atkinson (1895-1971), who matriculated at Magdalene College, Cambridge, in 1914 (Ph.D., 1926). Atkinson was Under Librarian and Keeper of Manuscripts at the Cambridge University Library. He also wrote on theological subjects.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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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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Notes by C.E. Sayle, B.F.C. Atkinson and A.E.B. Owen for a catalogue of medieval manuscripts, 1903 - 1960
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Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/ULIB 7/3/72
Scope and Contents
Descriptions in draft of medieval manuscripts in the collection at Cambridge University Library by C.E. Sayle, B.F.C. Atkinson and A.E.B. Owen, produced between 1903 and 1960.In 1903, Charles Sayle began work on producing descriptions of recently acquired manuscripts in the Additional classmark sequence, supplementary to the printed catalogue published between 1856 and 1867. By 1911, his remit was broaded to include manuscripts in the Two-Letter classmark sequence, ‘examining...
Dates:
1903 - 1960
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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