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Dennis Hall: Cambridge prize essay subjects

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7885

Scope and Contents

A series of volumes containing pasted-in entries recording the subjects of successful entries to Cambridge essay prizes up to c. 1863. The competitions featured are the Adams, Burney, Camden, Hulsean, Kaye, Le Bas, Maitland, Members', Norrissian, Porson and Seatonian Prizes; the Browne's and Camden Medals; and the Chancellor's Medal for English Poetry.

Dates

  • Creation: 1863-1900 (circa.)

Creator

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).

Extent

1 archive box(es) (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Found in the Library

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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