Identity area
Reference code
SWL
Title
Spence Watson (Robert) Collection
Date(s)
- 1698 - 1900 (Creation)
Level of description
Book Collection
Extent and medium
120 books.
Context area
Name of creator
(1837-1911)
Biographical history
Watson was one of the founders of the Durham College of Physical Science, and President of Armstrong College.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Acquisition history of this collection is unknown.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The Robert Spence Watson Collection is a collection of 500 volumes on the subject of English literature, consisting largely of the publications of literary societies such as the Shakespeare Society, the Spenser Society, the Ballad Society and the Chaucer ... Read more
Accruals
No further material is expected to be added to the collection
System of arrangement
Dewey Decimal
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
UK copyright law applies
Language of material
- English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Rare Books / Publications
Access points
Subject access points
Description control area
Description identifier
gb186-SWL
Institution identifier
gb186
Status
Draft
Level of detail
Full
Language(s)
- English
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