Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Scottish mss., 1500-1707, consists of materials concerned with the genealogies, history, letters, and writings of Scotland.
- Extent:
- 2 Boxes (2 standard) and 4 bound
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Scottish mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The name 'Scotland' derives from the Latin Scotia, 'land of the Scots.' The Scots were a Celtic people from Ireland who settled on the west coast of Great Britain about the 5th century. In 1707, Scotland merged with England to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of legal documents, genealogical materials, histories, and other works relating to Scotland during the 16th-18th centuries.
Note on Indexing Term - "Science": Of interest: His Booke of Arithmeticke and Algebra written by John Napier, baron of Merchiston and the inventor of logarithms.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1982
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Authors, Scottish
genealogy
Science - Names:
- Scotland--History
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Scottish mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu