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History of the Library, 1884 - 1967

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Reference Code: GBR/0279/CPS 9/2/4

Scope and Contents

A short history of the Cambridge Philosophical Society Library and its acquisition of books and periodicals, including a note of Joseph Larmor's bequest in 1942 of 'several hundred books and scientific journals'. 4 page typescript, including a list of notable donations 1882-1942. The first page is annotated by hand ‘As given to G.B. Standing Committee on Libraries 17 August 1967’. The file also contains a printed list of journals etc received by the Society as at May 1884.

Dates

  • Creation: 1884 - 1967

Extent

1 file(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Cambridge Philosophical Society

Finding aid date

2015-05-11 16:01:56+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge Philosophical Society Repository

Contact:
CPS Archivist, Joan Bullock-Anderson
c/o Sedgwick Museum Archives, A G Brighton Building
Madingley Rise
Cambridge CB3 0UD