| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Fonds |
| Ref No | MS 2208 |
| Title | Adolphus A. Jack, Professor of English: letters and papers |
| Date | 1500 - 1939 |
| Extent | 1 box and 1 item (0.35 linear metres) |
| Creator Name | Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1869-1946), English professor |
| Administrative History | Adolphus Alfred Jack (1869-1946) was Professor of English at Aberdeen University from 1915-1938. His contacts with the literary world of the early twentieth century are reflected in the correspondence which forms part of MS 2208. |
| Description | Collection of letters and papers of Professor Adolphus A. Jack. The collection itself is miscellaneous in nature, and includes copies of lectures delivered by Professor Jack, material associated with Jack's uncle, John Nichol of Glasgow University, and poetical works presented to Jack. A number of letters were found loose in books belonging to Jack, which now form part of the 'Jack library' in the University's English department. |
| Appraisal | This material has been appraised in line with normal procedures. |
| Accruals | None expected. |
| Arrangement | The collection originally included a copy of 'Three poems upon the death of the late usurper Oliver Cromwell' by J. Drydon, Mr Sprat of Oxford and Edmund Waller. This was transferred to the library's special collection of printed works |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |
| Copyright | Subject to the condition of the original, copies may be supplied for private research use only on receipt of a signed undertaking to comply with current copyright legislation. Permission to make any published use of material from the collection must be sought in advance from the University Archivist and, where appropriate, from the copyright owner. Where possible, assistance will be given in identifying copyright owners, but responsibility for ensuring copyright clearance rests with the user of the material. |
| Language | English |
| Physical Description | No physical conditions affecting use of collection. |
| Related Material | Further material relating to A. A. Jack's academic career can be found in MSU 499-502 and MSU 550.
MS 3102 - lecture given by A. A. Jack on Robert Henryson.
MS 3308 - Professor William Jack (father of A. A. Jack): historical notes (1988). |
| Finding Aids | Summary list also available in the Reading Room at Special Libraries and Archives, University of Aberdeen. |