Papers of Alexander Hepburn (fl. 1640)

The material consists of: evidence of admission to the use of Edinburgh University Library; dictates, 1639; and, dictates on the Sphera of Sacrobosco, 1643-1644.

Alexander Hepburn was the son of the parson of Oldhamstocks. He studied at Edinburgh University. Hepburn was elected as first a Regent of the University in 1625 - Regent of Humanities - then a Professor of Philosophy in 1631. He retired from office in 1644.

Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.

The biographical/administrative history was compiled using the following material: (1) Dalzel, Andrew History of the University of Edinburgh. Vol. 2. History. Edinburgh: Edmonston and Douglas, 1862.

Compiled by Graeme D Eddie, Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections Division.

Important finding aids generally are: the alphabetical Index to Manuscripts held at Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections and Archives, consisting of typed slips in sheaf binders and to which additions were made until 1987; and the Index to Accessions Since 1987.

Check the local Indexes for details of any additions.

The local Indexes also show a reference to papers in the Laing Collection relating to the Hepburn family of Oldhamstocks, 17th and 18th century, at La.II.510 (check the Indexes for more details).