University of Birmingham Staff Papers: Papers of John Henry Muirhead

Scope and Content

Manuscripts and typescripts on which Muirhead was working at the time of his death. The manuscripts relate to the study of philosophy. Each chapter is addressed to "The Mistress", Girton College, Cambridge.

Administrative / Biographical History

John Henry Muirhead, 1855-1940, Professor of Philosophy and Political Economy, University of Birmingham.

Reference: Deposit information.

For further reading about the University of Birmingham see: Eric Ives, Diane Drummond, Leonard Schwarz The First Civic University: Birmingham 1880-1980 An Introductory History ( The University of University of Birmingham Press. 2000 ).

Access Information

Open. Access to all registered researchers.

Acquisition Information

This collection was deposited in 1958/1959 by Mrs Muirhead.

Other Finding Aids

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Conditions Governing Use

Permission to make any published use of any material from the collection must be sought in advance in writing from the University Archivist, Special Collections. Identification of copyright holders of unpublished material is often difficult. Special Collections will assist where possible with identifying copyright owners, but responsibility for ensuring copyright clearance rests with the user of the material.

Accruals

Further deposits are not expected.

Related Material

University of Birmingham Information Services, Special Collections Department also holds the archives of the University of Birmingham and archives of other former staff, officials and students.

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