Missing from the series.
Official Search in H.M. Land Registry in relation to 28 Hertford Street.
The Old Library, which is distinct from the Pepys Library, is Magdalene’s collection of rare books and manuscripts which has evolved throughout the history of the College. The Old Library also collects modern publications relating to the College and to Cambridge more widely. There are also a small number of ephemeral items and archive-type collections in the Old Library, and it is this material which we aim to enter into this catalogue. For advice on locating the printed books and manuscripts in the Old Library online, please consult the following page: https://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/old-library/catalogues
In 1781, on being appointed Master, Dr Peckard decided that better record keeping was needed and began the Order Book to record decisions. Until 1971 it was used for Governing Body 'Orders', that is instructions for immediate action.
In 1911 a separate Minute Book was established for discussions etc. probably at the suggestion of A. C. Benson.
From 1911 the entries in the Order Book (the instructions to College Officers and staff for immediate implementation) were written in the book as the meeting proceeded by the Junior Fellow. This was then read over at the end of the meeting for checking, all Fellows present signing finally in order of seniority.
After the meeting the next most Junior Fellow then wrote the Minutes in the Minute Book, taking his time and consulting the Master as necessary.
On 1 Nov 1962, the formal decision was made that in future the Bursar would keep the Minutes.
Typed Orders continued to be pasted in the Order Book until 1971. Since then the Order Book has been used to record the most formal business such as the admittance of Fellows, Honorary Fellows, Masters, and Scholars. Signatures were usually required.
For Order Books 1971 - present see MCAD/2 Presidents Records.
Order of exchange of lands in Stow Cum Quy between J.T. Martin and Magdalene College, and a schedule and plan of the lands exchanged.
Letters written to his wife Ruth from the time of their engagement in 1914 until his death in 1924. They cover his time as master at Charterhouse, his time serving in the First World War, his lecture tour in America, and the three trips he made to Everest.
Programme for the second public classical concert given by the Oxford University Musical Club.
Revd Mr Buck Bursar Magdalene College to John Favell
Quarter bills for Midsummer 1795
1794
painting some window frames doors etc down Chesterton Lane & same at the Swan etc = £1 3s 0d
some doors windows etc at the tenements in the black smith's yards = £0 12s 0d
1795
painting post and rails in the Close all round 510 yards @ 3d = £6 7s 6d
[?] 6ft putty = £0 3s 0d
some palisades on wall = £0 4s 6d
a seat trice over round trees Green = £0 4s 0d
some work in the back yard lead Col = £0 7s 0d
some work in the Lodge yard etc = £0 4s 0d
part of Mr Bird’s Room painted = £2 2s 6d
Total = £11 7s 6d
Sept 17 1795
Received the above J. Favell
[initialled R.B. – Revd Richard Buck, Bursar]
Revd Mr Farish Pupils bills for St Thomas 1794 to John Favell
Painting some work up G staircase for Mr Green. The bird cage
Doors, shutters, skirting boards etc chocolate lite colour
Total = £0 12s 0d
Dec 24 1794 received the above J. Favell
"mem. this bill belongs to the College, but by mistake was brought in to Mr Farish. R. Buck"
File concerning changes made to individual statutes and to a revision of the whole statues under the 1877 Act. Includes copies of the statutes, Crown approval, and correspondence.
File concerning changes to the statutes which were finalised in 1926.
Papers on the interpretation of the Statutes and Elizabeth I's Mortmain Licence.
Letters and papers relating to the University Commission (bound as a volume). Includes notes on the foundation of the College and early benefactors.
Letters and papers relating to the University Commission (bound as a volume). Includes Magdalene's statutes and revisions to them and College accounts.
Copy of a Royal Navy press release naming a new Testbed Ship XV Patrick Blackett
Accounts for the Peckard Trust.