Books collected by the Diocese,with subjects such as theology, politics and history and including codex, calendars, letters, volumes of church magazines
Diocese of Brechin Library collection
This material is held atUniversity of Dundee Archive Services
- Reference
- GB 254 BrMS B
- Dates of Creation
- 1848-1997
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 17 mtrs
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Diocese of Brechin largely covers the counties of Kincardine, Angus and Perth. In 1792 the Diocesan Library was founded to collect books and manuscripts for the improvement of the clergy. In 1962 the library was deposited with Dundee University.
Arrangement
Usually chronological within series.
Access Information
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions. Clinical information is closed for 100 years.
Note
The Diocese of Brechin largely covers the counties of Kincardine, Angus and Perth. In 1792 the Diocesan Library was founded to collect books and manuscripts for the improvement of the clergy. In 1962 the library was deposited with Dundee University.
Other Finding Aids
Hard copy description available in search room
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Jan Merchant, Senior Archivist, August 2019
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.
Custodial History
The bulk of the Brechin Library was held in store by the University of Dundee Library between its deposit in 1962 and 2016, at which point responsibility of its care was transferred to the University Archive. In 1962, the archives of the Brechin Diocese was also transferred to the University, along with this part of the library, both of which have remained in the care of the University Archive
Accruals
Possible
Additional Information
Published
Catalogued
BrMS B