Finding aid for the Victorian manuscripts collection 6094
Sue Luftschein
USC Libraries Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0189
213-740-5900
specol@usc.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Victorian manuscripts collection
Identifier/Call Number: 6094
Physical Description:
0.21 Linear Feet
1 box
Date (inclusive): 1819-1870
Abstract: The collection consists of 4 manuscripts: a book of "receipts" for common ailments and common recipes; the manuscript has
some pages inserted. A manuscript of questions and answers; the book is turned upside down to read the questions and the answers.
It also has clippings pasted onto the flyleaf and the first pages. On the cover is stamped: B.M.E. Riddles &c. A letter and
accompanying price listsent by William Pamplin, nursey and seedsman, to a client. And lastly, a group of 17 police reports
to the London Metropolitan Police Commissioners on improving the security of houses against burglars.
Container: 1
Advance notice required for access.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian.
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
[Box/folder no. or item name], Victorian manuscripts collection, Collection no. 6094, Special Collections, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California
The collection consists of 4 manuscripts: a book of "receipts" for common ailments and common recipes; the manuscript has
some pages inserted. A manuscript of questions and answers; the book is turned upside down to read the questions and the answers.
It also has clippings pasted onto the flyleaf and the first pages. On the cover is stamped: B.M.E. Riddles &c. A letter and
accompanying price list sent by William Pamplin, nursey and seedsman, to a client. And lastly, a group of 17 police reports
to the London Metropolitan Police Commissioners on improving the security of houses against burglars.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Manuscripts
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Archival resources
Great Britian -- History -- 19th century -- Archival resources