British Transportation Collection, 1830-1840
Collection context
PDF Finding Aid
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Summary
- Creator:
- State University of New York at Albany.
- Abstract:
- This artificial collection contains materials relating to transportation in early 19th century Britain.
- Extent:
- 0.21 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, box, folder, British Transportation Collection, 1830-1840. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the British Transportation Collection).
Background
- Scope and content:
- This artificial collection consists of an abstract of accounts between a parish and the surveyors of the highways, broadsides advertising wagon transportation and instructing toll collectors, coaching waybills, and a sailing ship notice.
- Biographical / historical:
- These items were presumably acquired by University at Albany library staff to complement the library's collection of American and British literature.
- Acquisition information:
- The State University of New York at Albany Library purchased these materials from dealer Ross in July 1968. Their earlier provenance is unknown.
- Processing information:
- Michael David Munsey processed this collection in February 2025.
- Arrangement:
- The collection is arranged alphabetically. There are no series.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Great Britain-Travel
Travel
Using these materials
- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Restrictions:
- Access to this collection is unrestricted.
- Terms of access:
- The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- Preferred citation:
-
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, box, folder, British Transportation Collection, 1830-1840. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the British Transportation Collection).