Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: MS 00032
Richard G. Joynt's collection of British manuscripts, from the 15th to the 20th century, of 88 letters and documents, 41 cut signatures, and many book engravings. The authors and signatures include kings, queens, prime ministers, nobles, military officers, authors, and other dignitaries. Personal matters, military orders and letters, religion, treaties, politics, intrique, and much more are covered in these letters, often interwoven with current events.
English French Latin
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4.25 Linear Feet
Loosely arranged by genre and size of material except the signatures which are in alphabetical order (box 1, folder 2).
Acc. 2015.051 was received by Special Collections from the donor on 11/30/2014.
Accessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in March 2015. Processing and item descriptions completed in December 2015 by Anne Johnson, Special Collections Assistant.
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository