Papers of Robert George Philip

This material is held atEdinburgh University Library Heritage Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 237 Coll-453
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1888-1951
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 5 boxes

Scope and Content

The papers are composed of: notes and correspondence about translation of the Anglo-SaxonHeliand; manuscript of the introduction to the translation; sermons; diary; photos; and, diplomas, degrees etc.

Administrative / Biographical History

Robert George Philip was a graduate of Aberdeen University. He was awarded the degree of M.A. there in 1888, and a D.D. in 1895.

Access Information

Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.

Acquisition Information

Material acquired, February 1973, Accession no. E73.6.

Other Finding Aids

Important finding aids generally are: the alphabetical Index to Manuscripts held at Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections and Archives, consisting of typed slips in sheaf binders and to which additions were made until 1987; and the Index to Accessions Since 1987.

Accruals

Check the local Indexes for details of any additions.