Embellished copy of a letter from James I stating that Cambridge be not made a city, 1617-02-26
Scope and Contents
A large proportion of the records in this category - Records relating to the interactions of the town and University of Cambridge - relate to the exercise until the mid-nineteenth century of the University's extensive jurisdiction over licensing. A smaller amount covers joint University/town activity in environmental improvements. More modern papers relate to local planning issues.
Dates
- Creation: 1617-02-26
Creator
- From the Management Group: University of Cambridge (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR. Restrictions on access are imposed on certain categories of sensitive record: financial, governmental and personal, by order of the originating body or under data protection legislation. Access information, including opening hours and how to obtain a reader's ticket, appears as part of the Library's web site (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
1 collection (1 membrane in melanex sleeve) : parchment
Language of Materials
Latin
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This item hung on the wall in the University Registry from at least the mid 19th century.
Finding aid date
2005-03-02 16:14:11+00:00
Repository Details
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