The collection consists of Radcliffe Trust deeds and papers.
Radcliffe Trust
Archive Collection
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- ReferenceGB 161 MSS. D.D. Radcliffe a. 1-4, b. 1-8, c. 1-72, d. 1-39, e. 1, f. 1
- Dates of Creation13th century-20th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish, Latin, and French.
- Physical Description178 shelfmarks
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
John Radcliffe (1650-1714) was a physician who left money in trust for, among other things, the foundation of the Radcliffe Library, Radcliffe Infirmary and Radcliffe Observatory. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
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Acquisition Information
The papers were deposited in the Library in 1928 and 1949-50.
Note
Collection level description created by Emily Tarrant, Department of Special Collections and Western Manuscripts.
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