Books and Borrowing 1750-1830

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Glasgow University Library

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There are 8 registers, all of which are fully transcribed. Those designated ‘Simson’ pertain to the borrowings from Robert Simson’s collection, which were recorded separately. Press on ‘Open’ next to any register to view images and transcriptions of the register.

NameStart yearEnd yearTypeDescriptionPagesBooksBorrowersBorrowing records
Ea5-b.1/1-5, Sub-items [letters requesting access to Dr R Simsons Collection of books, 1768-1801]
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17691801Professorial

Letters filed at the back of GB 247 Ea5-b.1

835343
Ea5-b.1: Rules &c Relating to Dr R Simsons Collection of Books 1768
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17691801Professorial

Bound volume, 25 x 20 cm; mostly blank.

Followed by 'Copy from the late Dr Robert Simsons Will of what relates to the Donation of his Books to the Library of the University of Glasgow 11 August 1768', listing 'Mr James Clow (Professor of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow), William Rouet of Auchindennan and John Buchanan Junior (writer in Glasgow)' as his trustees. This extract includes the rules governing lending of the books. It also refers to books written or edited by Simson, and his 'manuscripts & all my papers'.

Followed by a register of loans, with entries dated up to 1823. Names of borrowers (with dates of borrowing) include Mr George Jardine and Mr James Millar.

A number of items are filed at the back of the volume.

318620122
MS Lib 1: Professors Receipt Book
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17511765Professorial5359223856
MS Lib 2: Students Receipt Book
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17571760Student1033371971344
MS Lib 3: Students Receipt Book, with professor's names
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17601765Student1194843391922
MS Lib 4: Professors Receipt Book
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17651770Professorial103824231590
MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book
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17701790Professorial23018271864678
MS Lib 6: Students Receipt Book
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17651771Student1818524994905