Papers of and about John Roebuck QC, including: research notes of Prof F E Hyde for a proposed biography; transcripts of manuscripts, letters, speeches, notes etc.; posters 1830-1874; correspondence of and to Roebuck; pamphlets etc.; correspondence of Prof Hyde
Papers of and about John Roebuck QC
This material is held atUniversity of Liverpool Special Collections & Archives
- Reference
- GB 141 D584
- Dates of Creation
- 1820-[1950s]
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 5 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
John Roebuck QC (1801-1879), MP for Bath 1832-1837, 1841-1847 and for Sheffield 1849-1868, 1874-1879
Arrangement
The papers were evidently sorted by Professor Hyde into individual folders to correspond, to some degree, to the chapters of his proposed biography of Mr Roebuck. This 'order' has been retained for listing.
Access Information
Access is open to bona fide researchers
Acquisition Information
Department of Economic and Social History, University of Liverpool; Feb 1992
Other Finding Aids
A finding aid is available for consultation in the reading room; National Register of Archives ref NRA 39999
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction and Licensing rules available on request
Custodial History
The papers were purchased by the University in May 1951 from Mrs Gladys Falconer of Richmond, Surrey. They were retained by Professor Hyde until their deposit with the University Archives in 1992