Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 2000 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
14 microfilms; published guide (3 copies)
Context area
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Purchased from Adam Matthew Publications Ltd , Marlborough, June 2000 (three copies of the Guide received in November 2000); B2000/10
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Microfilm copies (14 reels) of manuscripts from the British Library relating to 'Medieval and Early Modern Women' (Part 1), including the works of Katharine Aston (1619-1658), Katharine Austen (1628-1683), Christine de Pisan (1363/4-c. 1429), Lady Margaret Hoby (1571-1633), Julian of Norwich (c. 1343-c. 1413), Margery Kempe (c. 1373-c. 1439), Marie de France (fl. 1181), and Katharine Parr (1512-1548); together with a published guide (Adam Matthew Publications, 2000)
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
A series of microfilms to be continued by Adam Matthew Publications Ltd
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions
Conditions governing reproduction
NLW has no authority to reproduce texts or images in the microfilms
Language of material
- French
- English
- Latin
- Dutch
Script of material
Language and script notes
French; English; Latin; Dutch
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Medieval and Early Modern Women. Part 1: Manuscripts from the British Library, London. A listing and guide to the microfilm collection (Adam Matthew Publications, 2000)
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Originals are in the British Library (various collections, including Add., Harl., Royal, Cotton, Sloane)