Drafts of charters, some with Attorney General's endorsements and drafts and notes regarding Statutes, 1784 - 1805
Scope and Contents
Draft and final versions of Downing College Charter and Statutes and other formal records relating to its foundation such as University Assent and grant of arms. There are multiple copies, with slight variations, of some records.
Dates
- Creation: 1784 - 1805
Conditions Governing Access
Governmental records are closed for 50 years from date of creation. Access to published changes to Statutes after this date but not internal working papers.
Extent
c. 1 archive box(es)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
9 deeds, 2 lots handwritten notes in 3 bundles
Former / Other Reference
F/P/22, 66-67, 95, F
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
Downing College Archive
Downing College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1DQ United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 762905
archivist@dow.cam.ac.uk