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Kathleen Isabella Garrett was principal cataloguer at Guildhall Library until 1970.
Maria Hackett (1783-1874) was a philanthropist who campaigned for the better treatment of choristers in Anglican cathedrals. The boy choristers often lived in poor conditions without proper education or supervison, and could be hired out by their singing master to perform at public concerts. Hackett studied documents at St Paul's to determine the ancient responsbilities of the cathedral regarding the choristers; wrote campaigning letters; and initiated legal proceedings. Her efforts resulted in reform and the establishment of a new choir school attached to St Paul's. She also formed a committee dedicated to the restoration of Crosby Hall, a medieval hall adjoining her house.
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GB 0074 CLC/451 197-? Collection 7 production units. Garrett , Kathleen Isabella , fl 1970 , historian
Hackett , Maria , 1783-1874 , philanthropist
Kathleen Isabella Garrett was principal cataloguer at Guildhall Library until 1970.
Maria Hackett (1783-1874) was a philanthropist who campaigned for the better treatment of choristers in Anglican cathedrals. The boy choristers often lived in poor conditions without proper education or supervison, and could be hired out by their singing master to perform at public concerts. Hackett studied documents at St Paul's to determine the ancient responsbilities of the cathedral regarding the choristers; wrote campaigning letters; and initiated legal proceedings. Her efforts resulted in reform and the establishment of a new choir school attached to St Paul's. She also formed a committee dedicated to the restoration of Crosby Hall, a medieval hall adjoining her house.
These records were donated to Guildhall Library in 1980 and were catalogued in the same year by Guildhall Library staff. The Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.
Research of Kathleen Garrett relating to philanthropist Maria Hackett, including typescript copy of three letters (1868-9) from Maria Hackett to John Henry Blunt, 1975; an unpublished biography of Maria Hackett, compiled c 1970-9; typescript versions of articles printed in Guildhall Studies in London History, 1974-1977; and miscellaneous research notes on the life of Maria Hackett, compiled c 1970-1979.
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
For other papers relating to Maria Hackett held at the LMA see CLC/136 (papers relating to Crosby Hall); CLC/240 (letters to, from and about Maria Hackett) and CLC/521/MS10189/009 (manuscript draft of a novel by Maria Hackett).
K. I. Garrett, 'Miss Hackett of Crosby Square', Guildhall Studies in London History, 1 (1973-5), 150-62.
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.
Records prepared May to September 2011. Garrett , Kathleen Isabella , fl 1970 , historian Information sources Documents Primary documents People Personal papers People by roles Philanthropists Archives Personal archives History Historical research Artists Performers Musical performers Choirs Choirboys Hackett , Maria , 1783-1874 , philanthropist City of London London England UK Western Europe Europe
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These records were donated to Guildhall Library in 1980 and were catalogued in the same year by Guildhall Library staff. The Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.
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Research of Kathleen Garrett relating to philanthropist Maria Hackett, including typescript copy of three letters (1868-9) from Maria Hackett to John Henry Blunt, 1975; an unpublished biography of Maria Hackett, compiled c 1970-9; typescript versions of articles printed in Guildhall Studies in London History, 1974-1977; and miscellaneous research notes on the life of Maria Hackett, compiled c 1970-1979.
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Records arranged by MS number, assigned during cataloguing at the Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section.
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Access by appointment only. Please contact staff.
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Copyright to this collection rests with the depositor.
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For other papers relating to Maria Hackett held at the LMA see CLC/136 (papers relating to Crosby Hall); CLC/240 (letters to, from and about Maria Hackett) and CLC/521/MS10189/009 (manuscript draft of a novel by Maria Hackett).
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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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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