Lists of books in Hugh Stanford London’s library, with other indexes and correspondence
Reference code
LON/08
Title
Lists of books in Hugh Stanford London’s library, with other indexes and correspondence
Date
early-mid 20th century
Level of description
Series
Extent and format
1 box, containing 9 notebooks
Scope and content
This accumulation of material falls into two categories: records of HSL London's own library and collections (LON/08/01-05), and more general notes on aspects of heraldry and heraldic studies (LON/08/06-09).
Most of these records were created by HS London himself. One item dates from after his death in 1959 (LON/08/01).
Most of these records were created by HS London himself. One item dates from after his death in 1959 (LON/08/01).
Creator
London, Hugh Stanford (1884-1959), diplomat, herald and antiquary
Previous reference number(s)
SAL/MS/932
Contents
- LON/08/01 - ‘Hugh Stanford London bequest. Guide to contents of shelves 421-22 (Top floor room 3, Papworth)’
- LON/08/02 - ‘Catalogue of Books on Heraldry, Illuminated Manuscripts, and kindred subjects in the Library of H S London’
- LON/08/03 - ‘Books Lent from the library of HS and EM London’
- LON/08/06 - Correspondence and notes relating to 'New Papworth’
- LON/08/04 - Guide to content of shelves I-V [location not specified].
- LON/08/05 - ‘Miscellaneous Memoranda &c.’
- LON/08/07 - Alphabetical index of emblems and charges
- LON/08/08 - Notes on attributed arms and Passion heraldry
- LON/08/09 - Irish Grants