This small Collecion is comprised of editions of Classical authors, including some scholarly works by W. D. Geddes, Professor of Greek, King's College and the University from 1855 until 1885, when he became the University's Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Geddes was the father-in-law of John Harrower, who succeeded him as Professor of Greek. The Collection includes many folio volumes.
Keywords: Classical literature
Strengths: Classical literature
Languages:Greek, Latin
Identifier: Geddes
Physical characteristics: 54 volumes
Accumulation date range: c.1870s-1930
Contents date range: 1873-1930
Associated Publications: Available on Library OPAC.
Accrual Status: Closed.
Custodial history/provenance: Geddes Trust deed drafts, 1970-1973, MSU 1421/6/4/6/2-3.
Access Control: Closed access - please request. Non-borrowable.