GB 0096 MS 439 - Book of psalm and hymn tunes

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0096 MS 439

Title

Book of psalm and hymn tunes

Date(s)

  • [1800-1825] (Creation)

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Extent and medium

1 volume containing 86 leaves

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Name of creator

Biographical history

No information available at present.

Archival history

The fly-leaf of this manuscript bears a faint pencil signature '[J Lanning]'.
GB 0096 MS 439 [1800-1825] Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 86 leaves Unknown
No information available at present.

The fly-leaf of this manuscript bears a faint pencil signature '[J Lanning]'.

Given by the British Records Association (B.R.A. 978).

Manuscript book of psalm and hymn tunes, written in the early 19th century, with later, possibly 20th century additions.

Single item.

Access to the items in the collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Access to archive collections may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
Musical notation, English
Vellum cover with calf spine.

Collection level description.

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Aug 2001 Musical styles Religious music

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Given by the British Records Association (B.R.A. 978).

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Scope and content

Manuscript book of psalm and hymn tunes, written in the early 19th century, with later, possibly 20th century additions.

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Accruals

System of arrangement

Single item.

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Conditions governing access

Access to the items in the collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Access to archive collections may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

Musical notation, English

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Institution identifier

Senate House Library, University of London

Rules and/or conventions used

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

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