Children's literature of the nineteenth century forms the basis of this Collection. Many leading writers of juvenile literature are represented, including: Maria Edgeworth, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Kate Greenaway, Mary and William Howitt, Andrew Lang, George MacDonald, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Rev. Isaac Taylor, Sarah Trimmer, Charlotte Mary Yonge.
- Keywords
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Literature (English - Victorian); Literature (children's)
- Strengths
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The core of the Collection is Victorian authors who specialised in writing for children. The leading authors of their day are well represented.
- Languages
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English; French, Italian; some German.
- Identifier
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J
- Physical Characteristics
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c. 400 volumes.
- Accumulation Date Range
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1880s-1974
- Contents Cate Range
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1687-1974
- Associated Publications
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For obituary notice of A. A. Jack see Aberdeen University Review, 31 (1944-46), 295-96. The article by Stuart Hannabuss, 'A Cultural Resource: Early Children's Literature and its Context', Northern Scotland, 15 (1995), pp. 135-50 is based largely on the Juvenile Collection. Available on Library OPAC or WebPAC
- Accrual Status
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Partial
- Custodial History / Provenance
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The bulk of the Collection was gifted by Emeritus Professor A. A. Jack (1869-1946) in 1953. Jack was the Chalmers Professor of English Literature from 1915-1938. A further 50 volumes were received as a gift from Mr. H. C. Brooks in 1974.
- Access Control
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Closed access - please request. Non-borrowable.