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Annals of my life from 1842 to 1897: typescript

 Collection — Object: MS.1997.041
Collection MS-1997-041: Annals of my life from 1842 to 1897: typescript

Dates

  • Creation: 1914

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of Kirke, detailing the circumstances and activities of his early life in England. Also includes descriptions of Guyana and the West Indies.

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Restrictions on access

Open for research.

Restrictions on use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Biographical Note

English magistrate. Henry Kirke attended Oxford and spent most of his career outside of England. At different times he served as Police Magistrate of Georgetown, Judge of the Supreme Court in British Guiana and Attorney General of Jamaica.

Extent

1 Volumes (212 leaves) : illustrated ; 33 cm

Provenance

Transferred from the Burns Library cataloging department.

Materials Specific Details

Includes inscription to Agnes Kirke.

Title
Annals of my life from 1842 to 1897: typescript
Subtitle
1914
Status
Marc Only
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

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