Identity area
Reference code
JTB
Title
Bell (John and Thomas) Archive
Date(s)
- 1800 - 1864 (Accumulation)
- 1780 - 1850 (Creation)
Level of description
Archive Collection
Extent and medium
12 boxes and 3 files of cuttings (3 linear metres)
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This is a collection of material brought together by, or relating to, local nineteenth century collectors John and Thomas Bell. There are four boxes relating to the local book trade, seven more relating to the Port of Tyne, and forty packets of cuttings, correspondence and other miscellaneous items which are useful for local history.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
No further material is expected to be added to the collection
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Bell, John, 1783-1864, Antiquary and Land Surveyor (Accumulator)
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
Archivist's note
Available initially through Newcastle University Library and later transferred to Special Collections. Date first made available to the public: unknown