Archive Collection JTB - Bell (John and Thomas) Archive

Identity area

Reference code

JTB

Title

Bell (John and Thomas) Archive

Date(s)

  • 1800 - 1864 (Accumulation)
  • 1780 - 1850 (Creation)

Level of description

Archive Collection

Extent and medium

12 boxes and 3 files of cuttings (3 linear metres)

Context area

Name of creator

(1783-1864)

Biographical history

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Content and structure area

Scope and content

This is a collection of material brought together by, or relating to, local nineteenth century collectors John and Thomas Bell. There are four boxes relating to the local book trade, seven more relating to the Port of Tyne, and forty packets of cuttings, correspondence and other miscellaneous items which are useful for local history.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

No further material is expected to be added to the collection

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Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open

Conditions governing reproduction

Standard copyright restrictions apply.

Language of material

  • English

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Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

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Archivist's note

Available initially through Newcastle University Library and later transferred to Special Collections. Date first made available to the public: unknown

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