Album with leaves of various colours containing poetry, chiefly of a religious nature, hymns and moral aphorisms; a few printed items have been inserted. The volume includes works by Isaac Watts, William Cowper, John Newton, Maria Abdy and James Montgomery, and shares with the last a Sheffield connection. One leaf bears the name 'Reginald Follett Codrington Hedgeland'. Compiled c1841-1846.
Poetry album
This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 96 MS 604
- Dates of Creation
- c1841-c1846
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 volume containing 65 leaves
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
No information available at present.
Arrangement
Single item.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Bought from Dr.J.H.P.Pafford in 1963.
Other Finding Aids
Collection level description.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
6" x 3½"
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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