John Herd Bruce, mathematics notebooks, 1875-1878.

Scope and Content

John Herd Bruce: Voluntary Exercises in Algebra, Madras College, St Andrews, with improving aphorisms and sundry decorative photographs, pictorial scraps and drawings.

Administrative / Biographical History

John Herd Bruce (b.1859) was the son of George Brown Bruce, cabinet maker in St Andrews, and Sophie Herd. He attended Madras College and then the United College of St Andrews University in 1878-1879. He studied medicine at Edinburgh University the following year; however his name does not appear in the Medical Register.

Access Information

By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.

Acquisition Information

Presented to the Library by Miss J B Bruce, 30 June 1943.

Note

Call numbers used to be ms363, ms364, ms365, ms366

Other Finding Aids

Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

1875-1876 volumes:

Binding: burgundy morocco. Paper: 11.4x18.4cm

1877-1878 volumes:

Binding: Vol.I Black morocco; Vol.II Blue morocco.

Paper: Vol.I 18.5x23cm; Vol.II 11.3x18.2cm.

Both have 'J.H. BRUCE 1877-78' in gold lettering on front cover.

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database.

Conditions Governing Use

Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Keeper of Manuscripts. Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.