James Clerk Maxwell: Papers

This material is held atCambridge University Library

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the executorship papers of Mrs Maxwell, letters and a speech by William Garnett.

Access Information

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Acquisition Information

Nos. 1-4 were received from Messrs Mackenzie and Black, Edinburgh, by Dr Thomas K. Simpson of St John's College, Mayland, U.S.A., who presented them to Library in 1968. Nos. 5-10 were received from John Garnett by Dr Thomas K. Simpson, who presented them to the Library in 1971.

Other Finding Aids

A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.

Related Material

Cambridge University Library holds other correspondence and papers of Maxwell, MSS.Add.7655 and 8375.