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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) consist of:

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

External Links

Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue

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