Corson Collection
- Reference:GB 237 Coll-1022
- Dates of Creation:18th-20th century
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:52 linear metres
Scope and Content
The Corson Collection consists of materials assembled by James Clarkson Corson (1905-1988), Deputy Librarian of Edinburgh University and Honorary Librarian of Abbotsford.
It is comprised of two sub-divisions. The first consists of materials related to Sir Walter Scott, including manuscripts, artworks, realia, memorabilia, press-cuttings, and critical materials, which were purposely collected by Corson to complement his extensive collection of printed works by or about Scott.
The second consists of Corson's own papers. Most of these are connected to Corson's published and unpublished research on Sir Walter Scott. There are also, however, papers relating to his role as Honorary Librarian of Abbotsford (1952-1988), some personal and family papers, and the papers of critic and broadcaster William Saunders, for whom Corson appears to have acted as literary executor.
Arrangement
The collection exhibited very little sense of high-level original order so this has been imposed, based on Corson's key areas of activity and any obvious subdivisions within the material itself. Lower level original order has been retained as far as possible.
Access Information
Access should be unrestricted but please check in advance of any consultation.
Acquisition Information
Acquired 1975 from James Clarkson Corson.
Related Material
James Clarkson Corson's collection of 6,800 printed works by or about Scott is entered on Edinburgh University Library's Main Catalogue with the shelfmark prefix 'Corson'.
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