Papers of Alexander Hepburn (fl. 1640)
- Reference:GB 237 Coll-358
- Dates of Creation:1636-1639
- Language of Material:Latin, and English.
- Physical Description:2 volumes.
Scope and Content
The material consists of: evidence of admission to the use of Edinburgh University Library; dictates, 1639; and, dictates on the Sphera of Sacrobosco, 1643-1644.
Administrative / Biographical History
Alexander Hepburn was the son of the parson of Oldhamstocks. He studied at Edinburgh University. Hepburn was elected as first a Regent of the University in 1625 - Regent of Humanities - then a Professor of Philosophy in 1631. He retired from office in 1644.
Access Information
Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.
Note
The biographical/administrative history was compiled using the following material: (1) Dalzel, Andrew History of the University of Edinburgh. Vol. 2. History. Edinburgh: Edmonston and Douglas, 1862.
Compiled by Graeme D Eddie, Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections Division.
Other Finding Aids
Important finding aids generally are: the alphabetical Index to Manuscripts held at Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections and Archives, consisting of typed slips in sheaf binders and to which additions were made until 1987; and the Index to Accessions Since 1987.
Accruals
Check the local Indexes for details of any additions.
Related Material
The local Indexes also show a reference to papers in the Laing Collection relating to the Hepburn family of Oldhamstocks, 17th and 18th century, at La.II.510 (check the Indexes for more details).
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