MS 666
Reference code
MS 666
Title
Papers of Charles Kelsall
Level
Sub-fonds
Administrative / Biographical history
Charles Kelsall (1787 - 1857)
Date
1818 - 1841
Extent & medium
2 boxes and 2 rolls
Content description
A wooden box belonging to Charles Kelsall, originally containing his works (printed books, pamhlets and maps), a number of his personal passports carried with him on various journeys through 12 European countries, between 1816 and 1827 and covering letters to Eton College listing the items, with his comments and his desire that the box be occasionally opened to show visitors to Eton.
Provenance
Created and owned by Charles Kelsall and deposited in Eton College Library in 1834. Found (uncatalogued) in Eton College Library by Paul Quarrie, some years before 1991.
Arrangement
Artificial order imposed by the archivist.
Associated material
In his will Kelsall deposited the remainder of his books and manuscripts (including sketchbooks, architectural drawings and literary works) to Morden College Archives, Blackheath, south-east London.
Seventeen books and pamphlets (some with inscriptions) originall deposiited in Kelsall's wooden box have been removed and catalogued separately in Eton College Library's catalogue.
Seventeen books and pamphlets (some with inscriptions) originall deposiited in Kelsall's wooden box have been removed and catalogued separately in Eton College Library's catalogue.
Publication note
Paul Quarrie, 'Kelsall's Box' in The Book Collector, 1991, Vol 40 No 3, pp 315-323
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