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Society of Letter Founders: Minutes book

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8356

Scope and Contents

A minute book recording the activities of the society. The volume sheds light on the relationship between the type-founding firms and their attitude towards the technical innovations effecting their trade. There are three accompanying letters to Albert Ehrman regarding the collection, from Stanley Morison, The Times, 2 April 1952, and from A.E. Musson, Economic History Department, Manchester University, 16 February 1954 and 6 July 1954.

Dates

  • Creation: 1793-1820

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 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

A note by A.E. Musson at the front of the book records that the volume was formerly in the possession of a descendant of the Figgins family. Presented by John Ehrman through the Friends of the National Libraries, 1978.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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