The Lorimer papers consist of: manuscript material onInstitutes of law; manuscript material and proofs forThe institutes of the law of nations; lectures and University papers; biographical material compiled from Lorimer's family history; articles, offprints and correspondence; pamphlets on the Eastern Question; and, printed papers and cuttings. There are bound volumes containing lectures, notes and printed matter.
Papers of Professor James Lorimer
This material is held atEdinburgh University Library Heritage Collections
- Reference
- GB 237 Coll-230
- Dates of Creation
- 19th century
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 9 boxes, 2 volumes (1 linear metre)
Scope and Content
Access Information
Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.
Other Finding Aids
Important finding aids generally are: the alphabetical Index to Manuscripts held at Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections and Archives, consisting of typed slips in sheaf binders and to which additions were made until 1987; and the Index to Accessions Since 1987.