William Lloyd Birkbeck papers, 1844 - 1866
Scope and Contents
Including papers of Masters, Professors and Fellows of Downing College, and gifts from past members. Includes academic administrative records but not estates correspondence.
Dates
- Creation: 1844 - 1866
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Biographical / Historical
William Lloyd Birkbeck was elected as Downing Professor of the Laws of England in 1860. In 1885 he was elected Master of Downing and died in May 1888.
Extent
8 item(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
An article on the history of the Library in the Lent 1904 Griffin mentions that Birkbeck's legal manuscripts were left as a personal legacy to Dr Kenny, one of his executors.
Originator(s)
Birkbeck, William Lloyd (1807-1888) Master of Downing College, 1885-1888
Finding aid date
2001-09-18 14:54:45+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
Downing College Archive
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