Papers of Alexander Maxwell, student of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, fl 1676-1677

Scope and Content

Student notes of Alexander Maxwell of Dargavel. Lecture notes taken in Latin on Aristotle, metaphysics, the four classical virtues, geometry, physics, and astronomy (including diagrams) 1676-1677

Class lists for some lecture series.

Administrative / Biographical History

Alexander Maxwell of Dargavel, Renfrewshire, Scotland, matriculated at the University of Glasgow, Scotland in February 1676 and attended classes in the 1676-1677 session. He did not graduate from the University.

Arrangement

The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received

Access Information

Access is open, however an appointment may be required. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk

Acquisition Information

Gift : Sir Edward Playfair : 1967 : ACCN 4175

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Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Applications for permission to quote should be sent to Archives and Special Collections, please email: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk

Appraisal Information

This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 247 procedures

Custodial History

Not known

Accruals

None expected

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