Identity area
Reference code
Add. MS a/689
Title
Papers of Joseph Edleston
Date(s)
- 1851-1878 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 box
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Name of creator
(1816-1895)
Biographical history
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Miss Edleston, 9 October 1953.
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Scope and content
Papers relating to the revision of the Trinity College Statutes and the work of the Royal Commission, primarily composed of printed leaflets circulated amongst the Fellows of Trinity College with manuscript edits by Edleston, in some cases recording votes and general outcomes of discussions. There are four letters in the collection as well, with one each from Francis Martin and William Whewell, and two from John Westlake. These are accompanied by printed sermons given by Robert Burn, William Whewell, H. V. Elliott after Archdeacon Hare's death, and Henry John Hotham.
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Related units of description
See also Joseph Edleston's Papers at the Durham County Record Office, reference number D/Ed 11.