A collection of books mainly by the minister, poet and novelist George MacDonald (1824-1905), graduate of the University. Many of the volumes are signed by the author.
- Keywords
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Scottish literature; fantasy literature; children's literature; theology.
- Strengths
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Scottish literature; theology.
- Languages
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English
- Identifier
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MacD
- Physical Characteristics
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21 volumes
- Accumulation Date Range
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c.1857-1924
- Contents Cate Range
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1857-1924
- Associated Publications
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O'Sullivan, Keith, 'George MacDonald', The Library and Archive Collections of the University of Aberdeen: an introduction and description, edited by Iain Beavan, Peter Davidson and Jane Stevenson (Manchester University Press/University of Aberdeen, 2011), pp. 336-338. Available on Library OPAC.
- Accrual Status
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Closed.
- Custodial History / Provenance
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Formerly in collection of MacDonald's secretary, William Carey Davies, and gifted by Davies's family to George MacDonald Society. A twenty-five year loan arrangement was agreed between the University and the Society in 2007.
- Access Control
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Closed access - please request. Non-borrowable.