Identity area
Reference code
JCOL/Z
Title
Oriental manuscripts
Date(s)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
Context area
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Most of this collection was bequeathed to the college by Samuel Lyde, who was a Fellow from 1851 and died ("at Alexandria") in 1860. MSS 1 -17 are Lyde bequest.