Papers of Jean Louis Lincoln

This material is held atSt John's College Library Special Collections, University of Cambridge

  • Reference
    • GB 275 Lincoln
  • Former Reference
    • GB 275 W.8
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1600–1971
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • French English
  • Physical Description
    • 51 items mixed

Scope and Content

Includes a collection of papers belonging to Louis-Alexis de Poilly, an ancestor of Jean Louis Lincoln, and other documents concerning members of the Lincoln family.

Administrative / Biographical History

Student at the Royal College on the island of Mauritius, where he was born. Admitted to St John's College in 1925 to study Law. Graduated B.A. 1928, M.A. 1951. Subsequently admitted to the Middle Temple; later Professional Assistant to the Attorney-General of Mauritius.

Access Information

Open for consultation

Acquisition Information

Bequeathed by L.J. Lincoln. Previously filed as MS W.8.

Note

Student at the Royal College on the island of Mauritius, where he was born. Admitted to St John's College in 1925 to study Law. Graduated B.A. 1928, M.A. 1951. Subsequently admitted to the Middle Temple; later Professional Assistant to the Attorney-General of Mauritius.

Preferred citation: St John's College Library, Papers of Jean Louis Lincoln

Archivist's Note

30 Jun 2016

Additional Information

Published