Papers of L.W. Sharp

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

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