| Title |
Writings |
| Reference |
JS/1 |
| Covering Dates |
1924–1977 |
| Extent and Medium |
18.5 boxes; paper |
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| Content and context |
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This series comprises items written by John Saltmarsh, including published writings, University lectures, public lectures, and preparatory materials. The history and architecture of King's College figure prominently, but there are also many pieces addressing history and architecture in Cambridgeshire and in England more generally.
The published writings of John Saltmarsh have been listed as JS/1/1-18, followed by his lectures (JS/1/19-35) and unpublished materials pertaining to his writings (JS/1/36-83). Drafts, notes, lists, indexes and correspondence generated in the production of a particular work have been grouped together and arranged in the following order: Saltmarsh's dissertation on the estates of King's College and beneficial leasing (JS/1/36-7), 'King's College Memorials' (JS/1/38-61), 'King's College Chapel. A History and Commentary' (JS/1/62-74), 'King's College and its Chapel' (JS/1/75-6), 'King's College. A Short History' (JS/1/77-8), 'Victoria County History of Cambridgeshire' (JS/1/79-82) and 'History of Cambridge Colleges' (JS/1/83).
For further information concerning the public lectures delivered by John Saltmarsh (JS/1/22-35), see the introduction to JS/1/22.
For further information about materials for the projected six-volume work 'Memorials of King's College' (JS/1/38-61), see the introduction to JS/1/38.
For further information concerning 'King's College. A Short History' (JS/1/77-8), see the introduction to JS/1/77.
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| Further information |
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For further information on John Saltmarsh's work for the 'Victoria County History of Cambridgeshire', see P. Dickinson and W. Morris, 'John Saltmarsh (1908-1974): A Memoir composed by direction of the Council of King's College, Cambridge' (Cambridge, 1975), p. 6.
For background on the stages of composition for the work 'King's College Chapel. A History and Commentary', see JS/1/62. For notes on the construction of the Chapel 1509-15, see JS/2/1-12.
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1
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'King's College. A Short History'. Two copies, published in Cambridge. Both copies contain autograph manuscript annotations, one copy with a note in John Saltmarsh's hand: 'Corrections for Second Edition'.
2 items in envelope; paper. |
1958 |
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2
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'King's College and its Chapel'. Two copies, published in Cambridge by Jarrold & Sons. The second copy contains autograph manuscript annotations but has many pages missing.
2 items in envelope; paper. |
1961 |
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3
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'The Founder's Statutes of King's College, Cambridge'. An off-print from 'Studies Presented to Sir Hilary Jenkinson', ed. J. Conway Davies.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1957 |
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4
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'The Office of Receiver-General on the Estates of King's College'. An off-print from 'Cambridge Historical Journal', Vol. III, No. 2.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1930 |
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5
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'The Muniments of King's College'. An off-print from 'Cambridge Antiquarian Society's Communications', Vol. XXXIII.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1933 |
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6
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'Hand-List of the Estates of King's College, Cambridge'. An off-print from 'Bulletin of the Institute of Historical Research', Vol. XII, No. 34.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1934 |
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7
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'Fragments of Old Trinity Bridge'. An off-print from 'Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society', Vol. LXII.
1 sheet in envelope; paper. |
1969 |
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8
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'Peas Hill'. An article from 'The Cambridge Review'.
1 sheet in envelope; paper. |
7 June 1935 |
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9
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'A College Home-Farm in the Fifteenth Century'. An off-print from 'Economic History (Supplement)', concerning Grantchester.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
Feb. 1936 |
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10
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'Monuments of Chalk and Fen'. Photocopy of a review of 'An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Cambridgeshire. Volume Two. North-East Cambridgeshire' (Royal Commission on Historical Monuments), from 'Books and Bookmen'.
2 sheets in envelope; paper. |
Apr. 1973 |
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11
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'The Infield-Outfield System on a Norfolk Manor'. An off-print from 'Economic History' (Supplement), Feb. 1935. Includes 1 autograph letter, signed, from J.D. Sayer to John Saltmarsh. 1 Nov. 1935.
Creator: Saltmarsh, John; Darby, H.C.
3 items in envelope; paper. |
Feb. 1935–1 Nov. 1935 |
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12
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'Valedictory Address Made on the Occasion of the Final Dinner of the Joint Congress of the International Association of Music Libraries and the Galpin Society'. An off-print from 'Music, Libraries and Instruments' (London and New York: Hinrichsen).
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1961 |
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13
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'Two Medieval Lyrics'. Published in Cambridge by Cloanthus Press. Limited Edition: Numbers 1, 39 and 41.
2 items in envelope; paper. |
1933 |
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14
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'Two Medieval Love-Songs set to Music'. An off-print from 'Antiquaries Journal', Vol. XV, No. 1.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
Jan. 1935 |
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15
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'The Master Masons', 'Other Masons' and 'Carpenters and Carvers'. Page proofs from 'English Medieval Architects', including manuscript annotations in various hands.
3 items in envelope; paper. |
1954 |
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16
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'The Fleur-de-lys.'. The first issue of King's College School magazine, Dec. 1961. Includes an article by John Saltmarsh 'Five Hundred Years at the Choir School', pp. 5-9. Also includes 1 autograph letter, signed, from A.R.W. Room (Editor) to John Saltmarsh, 19 Oct. 1961 and 1 carbon letter, signed, from John Saltmarsh to A.R.W. Room, 21 Oct. 1961.
3 items in envelope; paper. |
Oct. 1961-Dec. 1961 |
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17
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'Economic Prehistory of Europe'. An off-print from 'Economic History Review', Vol. V, No. 2.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1952 |
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17A
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'Plague and Economic Decline in England in the Later Middle Ages'. Reprinted from 'The Cambridge Historical Journal', Vol. VII, No. 1, pp 24-41.
18 pages; paper. |
1941 |
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18
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'Colonisation as a Factor in British Expansion'. An essay awarded first prize and the bronze medal by the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
Mar. 1924 |
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19
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'English Economic & Social History to the Mid Fifteenth Century'.
24 items in 4 envelopes; paper. |
1949–1968 |
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20
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'Outlines of English Economic History'.
30 items in 3 envelopes; paper. |
1937–1971 |
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21
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'Outlines of English Economic History. 15th to 17th Centuries'.
25 items in 4 envelopes; paper. |
1951–1965 |
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22
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Lectures.
66 items in 10 envelopes; paper. |
1938–1974 |
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23
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Life in Tudor England. Typescript papers read to various groups and societies relating to life in Tudor England. This file comprises:. 'Tudor England: Life in Town & Country', delivered 1960x73. 'Tudor Cambridge', delivered 1964x74.
2 items in envelope; paper. |
1960–1974 |
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24
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'Papers, Articles and Lectures I'.
5 items in 4 envelopes; paper. |
1930–1931 |
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25
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'Board of Education Course in History for Elementary Teachers 1939. Lectures on Domesday Book Grantchester'. Typescript lectures and autograph manuscript notes on Grantchester. This file comprises:. Typescript 'Grantchester'. Parts I, II and III. Typescript 'Grantchester'. Revision of 1939 lectures, possibly delivered 1960x6. 'Purpose: Attempt to reconstruct the open fields of a Cambridgeshire village, as they were before enclosure'; also includes an agricultural history of land ownership. Typescript route and instructions for guided walk from Cambridge to Grantchester. Typescript 'Domesday Book'. Autograph manuscript 'Grantchester. Notes'. Autograph manuscript, carbon typescript and typescript notes, including statement of the purpose of the lectures, bibliography, list of people attending lectures, 1 typed letter, signed, from John Saltmarsh to Volker Horn and P.A.T. Burman inviting them to attend the lectures, 1966, 1 autograph letter, signed, from Volker Horn to John Saltmarsh, 1966, and 1 typed letter, signed, from E.E. Rich to John Saltmarsh inviting him to speak at the Cambridge Historical Society, 1940.
8 items in envelope; paper. |
1939–1966 |
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26
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'Grantchester. A Lecture by John Saltmarsh'. Carbon typescript. 'Purpose: Attempt to reconstruct the open fields of a Cambridgeshire village, as they were before enclosure.'.
34 sheets in envelope; paper. |
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27
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'The Fields of Grantchester. A Lecture by John Saltmarsh'. Roneo typescript, including 4 maps showing field layout in Grantchester.
28 sheets in envelope; paper. |
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28
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'Origin and Development of King's College'. Typescript, parts 1 and 2.
66 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1970–1974 |
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29
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'The Building of King's College Chapel: Classes 1, 2 & 3'. Autograph manuscript.
24 sheets in envelope; paper. |
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30
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'King Henry VI and the Royal Foundations'. Carbon typescript of a commemorative oration delivered at Eton College, and printed pamphlet version.
30 sheets in envelope; paper. |
3 Dec. 1971–1972 |
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31
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'The Muniments of King's College'. Three versions in typescript and carbon typescript. Includes photographs of College seals, manuscripts, chest and engravings of exterior.
3 items in envelope; paper. |
1932–1933 |
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32
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'King's College, Cambridge: The Victorian Reforms'. Two typescript versions, possibly read to the Cambridge Antiquarian Society. Includes carbon typescript list of guests at the Founder's Feast, 6 Dec. 1956, an autograph manuscript draft of the commemoration speech and an invitation to the Lord Bishop Suffragan of Dorchester as Visitor.
11 items in envelope; paper. |
6 Dec. 1956 |
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33
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'Folk Museum, Second Version. See Lectures 2'. Carbon typescript. Includes off-print of 'A Folk Museum for Cambridge' from 'The Cambridge Review', 6 Nov. 1936, a carbon typescript 'Cambridge Commencement 1780' (B.M. Cole MSS. Add. 5858) and photographs labelled 'Folk Museum Lecture. Prints of Cobbett's Slides'.
2 items in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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34
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'Folk Museum'. Autograph manuscript and carbon typescript.
62 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1965 |
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35
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'Boatclub Centenary Dinner. Saturday, 13 December 1958'. Typescript.
17 sheets in envelope; paper. |
13 Dec. 1958 |
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36
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'The Employment of the Estates of King's College in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries; With Special Reference to the Origins of Beneficial Leasing.'. Carbon typescript and autograph manuscript notes of a dissertation submitted to the Electors of King's College by John Saltmarsh as Parker of Waddington Memorial Student.
258 sheets in envelope; paper. |
6 Dec. 1930 |
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37
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Drafts of John Saltmarsh's fellowship dissertation.
100 sheets in 5 envelopes; paper. |
1930 |
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38
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'King's College Committee on the Five Hundredth Anniversary. Minutes'. This file (JS/1/38) consists of autograph manuscript documents. It includes allocation of chapters to different members of the College.
9 items in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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38a
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Correspondence concerning 'King's College Memorials'. Autograph manuscript, typescript and photocopied correspondence relating to the early stages of organisation. Comprises the following:. 'Memorials-Correspondence'. 'Memorials-Quincentenary Committee'. 'Memorials-Sources'. 'Memorials-Pageant of King Henry VI'. 'Memorials-Chapel Volume'. 'Memorials-A.E. Brooke'. 'Memorials-J.H. Clapham'. 'Memorials-E.M. Forster'. 'Memorials-Sir Stephen Gaselee'. 'Memorials-Nigel Gooch'. 'Memorials-Dr. Inge'. 'Memorials-Arthur Oswald'. 'Memorials-Sir Charles Peers'. 'Memorials-Sir Wasey Sterry'. 'Memorials-J.A. Venn'. 'Memorials-Wedd'. 'Memorials-British Museum. Cole MSS Photography'. 'Memorials-Miscellaneous'. Annotated lists of Kingsmen and copies for distribution.
19 files in 3 envelopes; paper. |
1937–1939 |
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39
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Notes for 'King's College Memorials', primarily for Volumes III and IV.
29 items in 4 envelopes; paper. |
1937 |
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40
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Outline for the division of Volume III. Carbon typescript and typescript outline for the division of Volume III on 'Men of the College' into 'religious, political, and college and university groups'. Includes lists of names under various categories and an autograph manuscript agenda for a meeting of the Memorials Committee.
55 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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41
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'Memorials of King's College. Volume IV. The Chapel. Draft Synopsis'.
6 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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42
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Indexes of Kingsmen compiled from 'Alumni Cantabrigienses' and 'Dictionary of National Biography'.
20 items in 19 envelopes; paper. |
1937–1939 |
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43
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Biographical summaries.
87 items in 10 envelopes; paper. |
1937–1939 |
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44
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List of Kingsmen extracted from JS/1/43. Carbon typescript, including names and dates in subdivisions of the following sections:. 'Chapter 1. Science & Learning'. 'Chapter 2. Literature & the Arts'. 'Chapter 3. Religion'. 'Chapter 5. Public Affairs'. 'Chapter 6. The Professions'. 'Chapter 7. Kingsmen Overseas'. 'Chapter 8. Sportsmen'. 'Chapter 9. Wits, Rakes & Scoundrels'.
50 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1937–1939 |
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45
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Biographical notes on Coplestone, Page, Kerneys and Whichcote. Autograph manuscript and typescript notes on John Coplestone (extract from a letter from Major W. H. Wilkin to John Saltmarsh, 1 Dec. 1936), Sir Thomas Page (memorandum appended to the will of Sir Thomas Page, Provost, died 1681), Edward Kemeys, Scholar 1712-15, Fellow 1715-54 (extract from registered pedigree at the College of Arms, communicated by Capt. E. Kemeys-Jenkin 14 Jan. 1932) and Benjamin Whichcote (letter from Tom Reddaway to Mr Milner-White, 17 Aug. 1936 enclosing transcript from Guildhall, City of London Repositories Oct. 1668).
4 items in envelope; paper. |
1937–1939 |
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46
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'KC Library Catalogue. 'King's College'. Typescript.
66 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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47
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References to material relating to King's College extracted from the calendars of the Public Record Office, or PRO (now the National Archives). The Privy Council, etc. A typescript comprising notes on the following:. Proceedings and Ordinances of the Privy Council. Acts of the Privy Council. Charter Rolls. Patent Rolls. Close Rolls. Fine Rolls. Inquisitions (Henry VII). Ancient Deeds. Letters and Papers (Henry VIII). State Papers Domestic. Committee for Advance of Money. Treasury Books. Papal Registers. State Papers Venetian. State Papers (Ireland).
19 items in 2 envelopes; paper. |
1937 |
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48
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References to material relating to King's College extracted from the calendars of the Public Record Office, or PRO (now the National Archives). Papal Bulls, etc. A typescript comprising notes on the following:. Papal Bulls (Appendix). Queen's Remembrancer: Memoranda. Confirmation Rolls. Close Rolls (Appendix). Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer: Memoranda and Originalia. Documents Relating to the Privilege of the College and references gathered for the attention of Mr. R. E. Balfour and Mr. Oswald.
7 items in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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49
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References to material relating to King's College extracted from the Patent Rolls of the Public Record Office, or PRO (now the National Archives). Typescript.
71 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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50
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'Memorials of King's College. References to be Followed Up: Printed & M.S.'. Typescript.
5 items in envelope; paper. |
1937–1939 |
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51
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'Memorials of King's College. Historical MSS. Commission. Entries Relating to King's College'. Typescript.
60 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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52
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Entries relating to King's College in C.A.S. Communications and Bekynton Correspondence. Typescript including:. 'Memorials of King's College. C.A.S. Communications. Entries Relating to King's College'. 'Bekynton Correspondence. Entries Relating to King's College' and 'L. & P.H. VIII'.
61 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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53
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References from Ledger Books for 'Memorials of King's College'. Typescript.
2 items in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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54
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Notes for 'Memorials of King's College'. Autograph manuscript notes comprising:. 'MSS Baker'. 'Lincoln Records'. 'King's College Library Catalogue'.
4 items in envelope; paper. |
1937–1939 |
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55
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Notes on material relating to King's College held at the British Museum (now the British Library), the Bodleian Library, Eton and Lincoln.
17 items in 3 envelopes; paper. |
1937–1939 |
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56
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Notes on material relating to King's College held at the British Museum (now the British Library), the Bodleian Library, various Cambridge Colleges, Eton and Lincoln.
21 items in 3 envelopes; paper. |
1937–1939 |
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57
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'Memorials of King's College. MSS in B.M. Rotographs'. This file comprises notes on the following: . Copy from 'BM. Harley 6114'. Copy from 'B.M. Lansdowne. MS 23'. Copy from 'B.M. Add. 5954'. . Typescript notes relating to Grantchester.
26 items in envelope; paper. |
1937–1939 |
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58
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'Manuscript Catalogues of Members of the College'. Typescript and carbon typescript notes comprising:. Typescript 'MSS in King's College Library. The Drury Catalogue'. Typescript 'Manuscript Catalogues of Members of the College'. Carbon typescript 'Catalogues of Kingsmen'. Typescript 'MSS in King's College Library. Berkeley Seymour's Catalogue'. Typescript 'Benjamin Archer and Edward Betham's Catalogue'. Typescript 'MSS in King's College Library. John Hall's Catalogue'. Typescript 'MSS in King's College Library. Mr Stevens Sen.'s Catalogue'. Typescript 'MSS in King's College Library. John Burford's Catalogue'. Typescript 'MSS in King's College Library. Bishop Fleetwood's Catalogue'.
48 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1939 |
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59
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Sources relating to the Memorial volumes and the allocation of chapters to various Fellows.
13 items in 3 envelopes; paper. |
1939 |
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60
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Notes on Kingsmen. Manuscript, typescript and carbon typescript notes comprising:. 2 manuscript notebooks, containing short-hand notes in another hand. 20 Feb. - 17 Aug. 1939. . Typescript transcripts of a work, possibly by Anthony Allen 1443-51, containing biographical summaries of 15th century Kingsmen. . Typescript transcripts of a work, possibly by G.C. Heath 1739-91, containing biographical summaries of 18th century Kingsmen. Typescript list of Vice-Provosts, 1751-1917. Typescript transcript from Ledger Book I.109b regarding Master John Hogekyns and 'Grant of a Salary of Four Marks for the Soul of John Hogekyns', dated 6 May 1480. Carbon typescript notes on Kingsmen from the Dictionary of National Biograph and British Museum manuscripts.
9 items in envelope; paper. |
1939 |
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61
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'Calendar of Patent Rolls - Extracts Relating to King's College'. Typescript.
12 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1937 |
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62
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Stages of chapel development. This file comprises: . A typescript description of the stages of development of 'King's College Chapel' and chapter outlines for Book I of the final version. 29 Aug. 1974. . A manuscript note by Donald Loukes regarding transfer or loan of the typescript. 1974-5.
3 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1974–1975 |
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63
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Reginald Ely and the construction of the Chapel. Autograph manuscript drafts, including a copy of JS/1/62.
52 sheets in envelope; paper. |
–1964 |
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64
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Supply of materials for construction of the Chapel, 1508-15. Autograph manuscript draft, including roneo copies of tables showing goods and expenditure.
56 sheets in envelope; paper. |
–1964 |
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65
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Parts of chapters for the history of the Chapel (1). Autograph manuscript, carbon typescript and typescript versions including a list of chapter divisions under headings: 'The Exterior', 'The Interior' and 'The Side Chapels', draft of 'Chapter 6. The Tudor Kings & John Wastell. 1508-15', 'The Side Chapels (continued). The Three Southwestern Side Chapels', and a typescript section on the stonework.
116 sheets in envelope; paper. |
–1964 |
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66
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Parts of chapters for the history of the Chapel (2). Autograph manuscript, carbon typescript and typescript versions including sections headed: 'K.C. Mundum Book, 1606-6. The charges about the organs, etc', 'James Essex's Panelling of the Sanctuary', 'The Building of the Chapel', 'The South Porch', 'The West Front', 'The Great Windows', 'The Great Vault', 'The Antechapel', 'The Screen', 'The Organ Case', 'The Side Chapels', and 'The Choir'.
136 sheets in envelope; paper. |
–1964 |
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67
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'The Side Chapels'. Carbon typescript with autograph manuscript annotations. There is no indication as to which copy this section belongs.
93 sheets in envelope; paper. |
–1964 |
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68
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'King's College Chapel: a [History and] Commentary'. Copy 1. Parts 1& 2. Typescript with autograph manuscript annotations.
2 envelopes; paper. |
–1964 |
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69
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'Copy 2. Additions and Revisions'. Carbon typescript.
70 sheets in envelope; paper. |
–1964 |
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70
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'King's College Chapel: a commentary'. Copy 3. Parts 1 & 2. Carbon typescript with autograph manuscript annotations. This file also includes a typescript by Hilary Wayment explaining stages of composition, and why copies 3 and 8 had been selected for microfilming. 30 Jul. 1977.
2 envelopes; paper. |
1964–1977 |
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71
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'King's College Chapel. A History & Commentary'. Copy 5. Parts 1 and 2. Typescript with autograph manuscript annotations, also including 'Notes' and 'Superseded Pages'.
4 envelopes; paper. |
1964–1974 |
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72
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'King's College Chapel. A History & Commentary'. Copy 6. Parts 1 and 2. Carbon typescript with autograph manuscript annotations, also including 'Notes' and 'Unrevised Passages' or 'Superseded Pages' for Chapters 4-8.
4 envelopes; paper. |
1964–1974 |
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73
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'King's College Chapel: A History & Commentary'. Copy 7. Parts 1 and 2. Carbon typescript with autograph manuscript annotations, also including 'Notes' and 'Unrevised Passages' or 'Superseded Pages' for Chapters 4-5, 7-8.
4 envelopes; paper. |
1964–1974 |
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74
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'King's College Chapel: A History & Commentary'. Copy 8. Parts 1 and 2. Carbon typescript with autograph manuscript annotations, also including 'Notes', 'Chapter 4: unrevised passages' and 'Superseded'.
4 envelopes; paper. |
1964–1974 |
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75
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Materials relating to 'King's College and its Chapel', 1st edition.
7 envelopes; paper. |
1955–1960 |
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76
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Materials relating to 'King's College and its Chapel', 2nd edition.
10 envelopes; paper. |
1959–1962 |
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77
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Drafts for 'King's College. A Short History'.
26 items in 4 envelopes; paper. |
1955 |
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78
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Notes for 'King's College. A Short History'.
77 items in 10 envelopes; paper. |
1950–1955 |
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79
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'V.C.H. Cambs. III'. Page proofs, University Press, Oxford.
9 items in envelope; paper. |
12 Dec. 1957 |
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80
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Letter from John Saltmarsh to R.B. Pugh. Photocopy of 1 typed letter, signed, to the Editor of the 'Victoria County History' protesting against unauthorised alterations to the punctuation in his text.
1 sheet in envelope; paper. |
26 Mar. 1958 |
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81
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Materials related to an article on King's College for the 'Victoria County History of Cambridgeshire'.
9 items in 4 envelopes; paper. |
1958 |
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82
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Preparatory notes for 'Victoria County History of Cambridgeshire'.
7 items in 2 envelopes; paper. |
1958 |
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83
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Short essays on the history of Cambridge colleges, and related correspondence.
38 items in 6 envelopes; paper. |
1946–1950 |
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