Programmes for a performance of early music and texts selected from medieval plays in the College Chapel. No performers are listed and the date is not given. The programme includes The Creation of Eve and the Expulsion from Paradise (text of 1565, grocers of Norwich), Noah and the Flood (text of 1475 by the Guildsmen of Wakefield) and a Mime of the Annunciation, interspersed with motets, chant and instrumental interludes
Programme for a performance of early music and texts selected from medieval plays in the College Chapel on 25th November 1955 at 8.30pm. No performers are listed. The programme includes Man's Disobedience and the Fall from Eden (Cowper, from the York Cycle, C14th), The Deluge (Chester Cycle, C14th), The Prophecy of Daniel (Towneley Cycle, C14th), The Annunciation (from Ludus Coventriae, C14th) and The Second Shepherd's Play (from The Magi, C14th)
Contains vocal scores for: Dowland - O sweet woods; Dowland - Now, O now I needs must part; While you here do snoring lie; Ferrabosco - Pavan; and orchestral parts for Purcell - Come unto these yellow sands
Composite volume of printed papers and manuscripts, containing: statement published by the Royal Commissioners, 1878; proposals for university reform by E. H. Morgan, 1877; manuscript and printed draft statutes; letters from the Commissioners, 1878-1881; and revised draft statutes for Jesus College and for the University.
Letter to the Master of Jesus College, in answer to a query, explaining that he has been paid a composition in lieu of tithes, but has to pay parish rates in return.
Letter to the Master turning down an offer of the living of Whatfield, partly because of his nervous and low state. Gives a detailed account of the value of the living, obtained from Mr Sewell, and eminent land-agent and a very large farmer.
Has had a sketch made of a Vicarage House adapted to the requirements of a resident Vicar under the proposed augmentation of the living according to the provisions of the Proby Act.. Also suggests a scheme for augmenting the living by the annexation of the Rectorial Tithes. Gives details of rents etc., the property is held by Lady Stephens under a lease from the Bishop.
The church has been "new pewed" and put into a state of repair, the chancel needs to be cleaned and whitewashed, and provided with a new East Window. Asks for help ffrom the College. With a note of the rely, that "Mr Clarkson was bound by his lease to make all repairs whatever in the chancel".
Discussion of the arrangement between John Warren, Rector, and Mr Peppercorn for a lease of lands and premises appertaining to the Rectory: what does the term "accustomed rent" mean? Signed and dated by Richard Preston.
Letter from the Rector, John Parker Burkitt, 12 December 1854. about money needed to rebuild the Rectory, c. .£1400, the living has been mortgaged for £1040 for 30 years. And he has promised to build a new farmhouse. Will be glad of any help the College can give.
Recites that the annual revenues of the College amount to only £225, and are insufficient to maintain the Master, 16 Fellows, and 21 scholars on the foundation. Petitions for a licence to acquire the advowson of Harlton, worth less than £15 p.a., and other lands and hereditaments to the annual value of not more than £200, of which not more than £20 p.a. to be lands held by knight service in capite. (In English). Endorsed 'the Petition. The evidence for Stocton that went to London'.
Lease by the College to nine named parishioners of a shop adjoining the north side of the steeple of the church and of a piece of waste land adjoining the south side of the church. Term 40 years, to be renewed every 40 years for 200 years; rent 4d per annum. The parishioners are to erect a shop on the waste ground, and to sublet the two shops, so that the rents will provide for an annual distribution of 13s 4d to the poor of the parish, the bequest of William Ridscall. The distribution is to be made at Christmas (5s) Easter (5s) and St Luke's Day (18 Oct.).
Printed form notifying the college of the proposed purchase of a piece of arable land for the railway. The accompanying plan was removed to the cabinet.
Programme for a performance of Britten's Saint Nicolas in the College Chapel on Monday 10th March 1958 at 8.30pm. The Jesus Singers, orchestra and boys of the Chapel Choir were conducted by Peter Fletcher
Performers: Saint Nicolas - Wilfred Brown The Boy Nicolas - Anthony Tilley The Pickled Boys - Kenneth Marshall, Richard Howes, Anthony Tilley
(The orchestra included Philip Ledger playing the piano)
Programme for Aristophanes, Thesmophpriazusae (The Judgment of Women) and John Blow, Venus and Adonis, performed in the Cloisters at Jesus College during May Week on 9th June 1958. The music was played by the College Orchestra conducted by John Turner
Asks to treat with Jesus College for purchase of the "Rectory and Vicarage houses of All Saints parish" on behalf of Trinity College, and in the meantime to help the process by taking over the lease of the Rectory.
Letter book containing letters and notes of different periods from the late 16C to the 19C, with a table of contents by Dr G. E. Corrie (Master 1849-85). It includes many letters of Charles Ashton (Master 1701-52).
Exercise book containing newscuttings and notes, beginning with a list of decorations and then giving annotated casualty lists, compiled by James Hoppett, Head Porter of the college. It was given to the college by his widow on 3 Aug. 1931.
Offprint from 'Architectural history - Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain' Vol 37 looking at the influence of Alfred Waterhouse in Cambridge including the Waterhouse building at Jesus, 1994;
Includes printed copies of enclosure acts effecting College properties. Includes copies of Graveley Act (1802), St. Giles, Cambridge Bill (1802), St. Giles, Cambridge Act (1802), Barnwell Bill (1806-7), Barnwell Act (1807), Steeple Morden Bill (1806-7), Steeple Morden Act (1807), Bottisham Act (1801) and Swaffham Prior Act (1805). Also includes annotations by Mr. Marsh on the St Giles, Cambridge Bill.
Programmes for the Jesus College May-Week Entertainment - A Trick to Catch the Old One by Thomas Middleton performed on 10th and 11th June in The Cloisters
Correspondence between Tutorial office staff and members of College. Includes correspondence between Alan Sharpe, Senior Tutor, and Jeremy Langton, second Jesus Coach, concerning the lack of commitment of the Jesus crew, and representation, at the Henley Regatta in 1967; Correspondence relating to the implementation of CamSIS, 2005
