Papers of Professor James Lorimer
- Reference:GB 237 Coll-230
- Dates of Creation:19th century
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:9 boxes, 2 volumes (1 linear metre)
Scope and Content
The Lorimer papers consist of: manuscript material onInstitutes of law; manuscript material and proofs forThe institutes of the law of nations; lectures and University papers; biographical material compiled from Lorimer's family history; articles, offprints and correspondence; pamphlets on the Eastern Question; and, printed papers and cuttings. There are bound volumes containing lectures, notes and printed matter.
Access Information
Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.
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.
Related Material
The local Indexes show other references to Professor James Lorimer material (check the Indexes for more details): a portrait photograph in JY 1202; typescript of a history of the Lorimer family at Mic.M.1366. In addition, the UK National Register of Archives (NRA), updated by the Historical Manuscripts Commission, notes: letters at the National Library of Scotland, Manuscripts Division.
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Personal Names