Dennis Hall: Cambridge prize essay subjects

Scope and Content

A series of volumes containing pasted-in entries recording the subjects of successful entries to Cambridge essay prizes up to c. 1863. The competitions featured are the Adams, Burney, Camden, Hulsean, Kaye, Le Bas, Maitland, Members', Norrissian, Porson and Seatonian Prizes; the Browne's and Camden Medals; and the Chancellor's Medal for English Poetry.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

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