Papers of Gabriel Neil, fl 1830s-1862, archaeologist

This material is held atUniversity of Glasgow Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 247 MS Gen 1059
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1855
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 box

Scope and Content

Holograph manuscript by Gabriel Neil of the introduction to Four poems from 'Zion's Flowers' by Zachary Boyd (1585-1653), published in Glasgow in 1855.

Administrative / Biographical History

Gabriel Neil (fl 1830s-1862) was an archaeologist and antiquarian in Glasgow, Scotland. He had an interest in comprehending and deciphering ancient muniments and manuscripts and as such researched and edited an edition of Zachary Boyd's 'Four Poems from Zion's Flowers', published in 1855. He also published The Book of the Chronicles of the Isles (1816). He died in 1862.

Source: GB 247 MS Gen 217 Letters and memoranda addressed to Rev Hew Scott concerning Gabriel Neil

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 : J Weir, Keeper of Manuscripts, Glasgow University Library : 1968 : ACCN 4191

Other Finding Aids

Alternative Form Available

No known copies

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

Related Material

GB 247 MS Gen 151 Papers of Zachary Boyd

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