Notebooks containing handwritten lecture notes on the following subjects:
- Moral Philosophy
- Logic
- Government
- Composition
Papers of John Smyly, Unviersity student, University of Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference
- GB 248 ACCN 3182; ACCN 3274
- Dates of Creation
- 1783-1786
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English Latin
- Physical Description
- 0.15 linear metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
John Smyly, the first son of William Smyly, a merchant, was born in Strabane, County Tyrone in present-day Northern Ireland, and attended the University of Glasgow in the 1780s. Although he did not graduate, he formally matriculated (registered) at the University in 1782 to study in Professor George Jardine 's Logic class, and also attended classes between 1783 and 1786 in Moral Philosophy, Government, and Composition (linguistics).
Arrangement
Both accessions listed by box in one single list. Items are generally listed in their original order
Access Information
Access to records within this collection is open, however an appointment may be required. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Acquisition Information
Gift : W D F Smyly : 21 Apr 2008 : ACCN 3182
Gift : W D F Smyly : 1 Dec 2008 : ACCN 3274
Other Finding Aids
See also University of Glasgow Collections
File list available. Please email Archives & Special Collections to request a copy: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Alternative Form Available
No known copies of this material
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Applications for permission to quote should be sent to Archives and Special Collections, please email: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard ASC procedures
Custodial History
Not known
Accruals
No further materials are expected for this collection
Location of Originals
This material is original