Papers of L.W. Sharp
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Lauriston William Sharp (1897-1959) was Librarian of Edinburgh University Library from 1939 until 1959. His Papers (GB 237 Coll-83) are described below.
Gen. 2157
- Printed material such as journals and sheets
- Numerous bundles of scholarly notes on writers both in manuscript and typescript
- Notebooks
- Library notes and card indexes
- Other miscellaneous papers.
Dk.1.29
- Sharp's notes and miscellaneous items on James Kirkwood (circa 1650-1708) who worked on the establishment of libraries in Scotland
Dk.7.51
- Typescript and notes on Charles Mackie (1688-1770) the first Professor of History at Edinburgh University
Dk.8.28-29
- Notes covering the period 1945-1959
- Miscellaneous papers from 1940-1959 on librarianship and Edinburgh University Library collections