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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 463 Collections and/or Records:

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Rolls of the Court Baron of Charles, Prince of Wales, of the Manor of Sutton Courtney, Co. Berks., A.D. 1610, 1620, 1603 - 1625

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Oo.07.05
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Many manuscripts acquired by the University Library before the middle of the nineteenth century either originated as or were made up into bound volumes, and were classified alongside printed material. Most carry what is known as a 'two-letter' reference, running (for western manuscripts) from Dd.1.1 through to Oo.7.60. They comprise mainly medieval and early modern manuscripts. This catalogue is based on entries for western post-medieval manuscripts in the 5-volume Catalogue of the...
Dates: 1603 - 1625
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Rolls of the Court Baron of the Rectory of Sandy, co. Bed., 8, 18, 22 Charles I, 1625 - 1649

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Oo.07.23
Scope and Contents

At the first Court Robert Symcots, M.A., was Rector, and Thomas Pont, Gent., Steward: at the last 2 Courts Francis Wallsall, D.D., was Rector, and Robert Pratt, Gent., Steward.

Dates: 1625 - 1649
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Rolls of the Court of Charles, Prince of Wales, &c., of his Manor of Steeple Ashton, Co. Wilts., held by Sir James Ley, Kt. and Bart., 22 James I, 1603 - 1625

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Oo.07.08
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Many manuscripts acquired by the University Library before the middle of the nineteenth century either originated as or were made up into bound volumes, and were classified alongside printed material. Most carry what is known as a 'two-letter' reference, running (for western manuscripts) from Dd.1.1 through to Oo.7.60. They comprise mainly medieval and early modern manuscripts. This catalogue is based on entries for western post-medieval manuscripts in the 5-volume Catalogue of the...
Dates: 1603 - 1625
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Rolls of the Court of Sir Edward Barkeham, Bart., of his Manor of Spalding, co. Linc., A.D. 1649, 1650, 1660 - 1685

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Oo.07.24
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Many manuscripts acquired by the University Library before the middle of the nineteenth century either originated as or were made up into bound volumes, and were classified alongside printed material. Most carry what is known as a 'two-letter' reference, running (for western manuscripts) from Dd.1.1 through to Oo.7.60. They comprise mainly medieval and early modern manuscripts. This catalogue is based on entries for western post-medieval manuscripts in the 5-volume Catalogue of the...
Dates: 1660 - 1685
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Rolls of the Court of the Manors of Moulton, Harrington, Whaplode, and Holbeach, co. Linc., Sir Edward Barkham, Bart., Sir Henry Holcrafte, Knt., and others, Lords; Sir Anthony Irby and Matthew Parkins, Stewards, A.D. 1649, 1650, Mid seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Oo.07.25
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Many manuscripts acquired by the University Library before the middle of the nineteenth century either originated as or were made up into bound volumes, and were classified alongside printed material. Most carry what is known as a 'two-letter' reference, running (for western manuscripts) from Dd.1.1 through to Oo.7.60. They comprise mainly medieval and early modern manuscripts. This catalogue is based on entries for western post-medieval manuscripts in the 5-volume Catalogue of the...
Dates: Mid seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Rolls of the Courts Baron of Epworth and Westwood, co, Lincoln; Thomas Cooke, Esq., Edward Barkham, Bart., and others, Lords; John Barnard, deputy for Sir Henry Mildmay, Knt., Steward, A.D. 1649, 1650, Mid seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Oo.07.26
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Many manuscripts acquired by the University Library before the middle of the nineteenth century either originated as or were made up into bound volumes, and were classified alongside printed material. Most carry what is known as a 'two-letter' reference, running (for western manuscripts) from Dd.1.1 through to Oo.7.60. They comprise mainly medieval and early modern manuscripts. This catalogue is based on entries for western post-medieval manuscripts in the 5-volume Catalogue of the...
Dates: Mid seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Sales in fee-farm, seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Dd.13.32
Scope and Contents

Particulars of a sale in fee-farm of lands to Ralph Freeman, Esq., and others by King Charles I. There are six pages at the end concerning a similar sale. See also MSS Dd.13.18 and Ee.03.07. Includes 'Extrait ou Trial by Ordeal' (incomplete) and 'Of the Antiquitye Varietye & Ceremonies of Funeralls in England'.

Dates: seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Scottish laws and statutes, mid sixteenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Ee.04.21
Scope and Contents According to an index on the inside of the title-page, the collection contains: ‘Modus componendi cartas’; ‘Exceptiones contra cartas’; ‘Expositiones vocabulorum’; ‘Tabula librorum’; ‘Prologus libri regie majestatis’; ‘Tractatus qui incipit In eligendo maritu’; ‘Statuta regis Malcolm Mackeneth’; ‘Statuta regis Roberti secundi (cognominati de Bruce)’; ‘Statuta Willi regis’; ‘Leges Alexandri regis filii Willi’; ‘Statuta secunda regis Roberti’; ‘Modus procedendi in itinere camerarie’; ‘Leges...
Dates: mid sixteenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Selden Society: Minutes, Correspondence and Papers

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7937
Dates: 1887-1996
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).
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Sir Edward Coke's legal reports, Seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Dd.14.18
Scope and Contents

Reports of cases in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Dates: Seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Sir Edward Coke's reports, 4-6 James I; Sir Edward Coke's speech reported by the Bishop of Lincoln, seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Ll.04.09
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(1) 'Lord [Chief Justice] Cooke's Reports.' 4-6 James I. (2) 'Aprill 9th [1628]. Sir Edwarde Cooke his Speeche reported by the Bishoppe Of Lincolne' [John Williams]. This is the Bp. of Lincoln's Report to the House of Lords of the speech of Sir Edward Coke, upon the liberties of the subject, delivered at a conference of the two Houses.

Dates: seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Sir Henry Hobart, Law Reports in the Reign of James I, seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Ll.03.15
Scope and Contents

These are the Reports of Sir Henry Hobart. At the end is a table of contents and an index of subjects.

Dates: seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Sir Henry Hobart, Law Reports in the Reign of James I, seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Ll.03.05
Scope and Contents

They correspond almost verbatim with Hobart's Reports, ending with No. 83, page 70, of the 5th edition, printed in 1724.

Dates: seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Sir Matthew Hale: The History and analysis of the Common Laws of England

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3820
Scope and Contents

'Copyed from the Bishop of Worcester's copy that was taken after the originall under My Ld Ch. Justice Hales own hand before it was abused.' pp. ii-vi, 105-10: blank.

Dates: 1696
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).
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Sir Richard Hutton: Journals

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6862-3
Dates: 1614-1639
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).
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Speeches and broadcasts, 1914 - 1982

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/NBKR 8
Scope and Contents

Notes for speeches and lectures on various subjects including international affairs (including law), the Labour Party, disarmament, sports and athletics, the London School of Economics and the League of Nations.

Dates: 1914 - 1982
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: With the exception of two files which are still closed, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Speeches: Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 08 Jan 1957 - 06 Nov 1957

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/61A-C
Scope and Contents Speech notes for WSC's speech (14 January, meeting of constituency branch chairmen, 28 Hyde Park Gate) on subjects including: the work done in the constituencies; the resignation of Sir Anthony Eden [later 1st Lord Avon] as Prime Minister; the decision by the United States to play a greater part in the Middle East and their relations with Britain; emergency steps to strengthen the economy; the need to support the new government. Source material includes draft notes by Anthony Montague Browne...
Dates: 08 Jan 1957 - 06 Nov 1957
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Status Firmarum nuper Cantariæ B. Mariæ de Marlowe Magna, et Charnell et Bowres in Chipping Wickham; fraternitatis in Agmondesham, B. Mariæ in Alysbury, S. Trinitatis in villa de Buckingham, B. Mariæ in Stonistratforde; terrarum datarum ad sustentacionem Iuminum in Ecclesia de Wolverton; Cantariæ vocatæ Kiswicke in Castlethorpp et Hanisloppe, de Newporte Pannell, de Olney; et fraternitatis S. Margaretæ et S. Katerinæ in Fenistratford, in Com. Buck., Seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Oo.07.21
Scope and Contents

At the foot is the autograph Examinatur of Tho. Fanshawe.

Dates: Seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Status Reddituum &c., parcellarum possessionum Coronæ, et quorundam de alta proditione attinctorum, in Cornub., Devon., et aliis Comitatibus, Mid seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Oo.07.29
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At the foot is this note: 'Theise particulars are made forth by vertue of the Act of Parliament made for the sale of fee-farm Rents, Tenths, or Rents reserved, dry Rents, and others, dated the 11 March, 1649;' and has the autograph Examinatur of Ja. Symes, Auditor.

Dates: Mid seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Status Reddituum &c. 'parcellarum possessionum nuper Collegii sive Capellæ in Campis juxta Norwicum': 'de Cantariarum Collegiorumque obitibus': 'Prioratus de Bromeholme': 'Prioratus de Blackborough': 'Monasterii de West Derham': et 'Monasterii de Shouldham', in Com. Norf., Seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Oo.07.20
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At the foot of each account is the autograph Examinatur of Hugh Powell, Auditor.

Dates: Seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Status Revencionum Carolo, Principi Walliæ, &c., per Regem Jacobum concessarum, pro Anno finito ad Festum S. Michaelis, 8 Jacobi I, 1603 - 1625

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Oo.07.04
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Many manuscripts acquired by the University Library before the middle of the nineteenth century either originated as or were made up into bound volumes, and were classified alongside printed material. Most carry what is known as a 'two-letter' reference, running (for western manuscripts) from Dd.1.1 through to Oo.7.60. They comprise mainly medieval and early modern manuscripts. This catalogue is based on entries for western post-medieval manuscripts in the 5-volume Catalogue of the...
Dates: 1603 - 1625
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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Student notebook on canon law, Late sixteenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Dd.05.07
Scope and Contents

'Brocardica quæ jure canonico sic dicuntur quæ sunt materiæ contrariis rationibus æque probabilibus involutæ'. Apparently incomplete: it is paged from 1 to 93 and after 42 blank leaves paged again from 200 to 246. There are six leaves of index, and three of references, principally to statutes from the reign of King Edward III.

Dates: Late sixteenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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The Case for the Rights of the Duchy of Cornwall to the Scilly Islands

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6459
Scope and Contents An exhaustive examination of the case for the rights of the Duchy of Cornwall to the Scilly Islands, drawn up by Sir G. Harrison, 346 folios: (fo. 4) introductory remarks; (fo. 7) records bearing on the matter from 1300; (fo. 25) further records proving the right of the Duchy to the islands; (fo. 31) evidence and instructions for the drawing up a legal report; (fo. 32v) report drawn up by W. Illingworth, record agent; (fo. 35v) citation of records by W. Illingworth to prove that the islands...
Dates: 1833 (Circa)
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).
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The five Readings of Robert Callis, Serjeant-at-Law, upon the Statute of Sewers, seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Ll.05.09
Scope and Contents

The five Readings of Robert Callis, Serjeant-at-Law, upon the Statute of Sewers, 23 Hen. VIII. c. 5, delivered at Gray's Inn in August, 1622.

Dates: seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
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The Papers of Lord Silkin of Dulwich

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/SILK
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of political and legal papers. The earlier papers mostly relate to Silkin's time at Attorney General including correspondence files, press cuttings and printed papers. The later papers consist of Bills, correspondence and proceedings from the House of Lords as well as constituency correspondence and papers relating to Silkin's other interests.

Dates: 1968 - 1987
Conditions Governing Access: This collection is CLOSED until it has been catalogued.