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21. Add MS 76671-76680

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Title:
Althorp Papers. Vols. mccclxxi-mcclxxx. Correspondence and papers of Frederick, 5th Earl Spencer as Lord Chamberlain; 1846-1848, n.d. Partly French. Spencer served as Lord Chamberlain from 1846-1848. The Lord Chamberlain's department was responsible for the royal household `above stairs': the Chambers, Wardrobes, Office of Robes, Ceremonies, Revels, Musicians, Chapels, Housekeepers, Messengers, Yeoman of the guard, Waterman, Physicians, Artists, Craftsmen, Librarian, Latin Secretary, Poet La...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1846-1848
Extent:
10 items

22. Add MS 76681-76686

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Title:
Althorp Papers. Vols. mccclxxxi-mccclxxxvi. Correspondence and papers of Frederick, 5th Earl Spencer as Lord Steward; 1854-1857. The Lord Steward's department was responsible for the household 'below stairs': the kitchen offices (almonry, bakery, buttery, confectionery, ewry, larder, pantry, pastry, poultry, scullery, spicery, wine cellar,) the counting-house, the Board of Green Cloth, wood and coal yards, the verge porters and brewer's, amongst others; also the royal gardens, providing prod...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1854-1857
Extent:
6 items

23. Add MS 77224-77231

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Title:
Harrow 77224-77231. Althorp Papers. Vols. mcmxxiv-mcmxxxi. Correspondence and papers relating to Harrow School. Spencer was a pupil at Harrow and retained close links with the school throughout his life. In 1870 he became Chairman of the Governors, a post he held until 1908. Eight volumes.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
[1851-1910]
Extent:
8 items

24. Add MS 77797-77805

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Title:
Althorp Papers. Vols. mmcdxcvii-mmdv. Correspondence and papers relating to the National Rifle Association; 1859-1890, n.d. The NRA was founded in 1860 with the aim of encouraging rifle shooting as a sport. For nearly fifty years Spencer acted as a member of the council, serving as chairman in 1867-1868. One of the highlights of the NRA calendar was the prize competition held each year on Wimbledon Common, part of Lord Spencer's estates until circa 1865. Nine volumes.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1859-1890
Extent:
9 items

25. Add MS 78000-78003

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Title:
Althorp Papers. Vols. mmdcc-mmdcciii. Dinner books etc.; 1831-1885. Four volumes.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1831-1885
Extent:
4 items

26. Add MS 76289-76293

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Title:
Althorp Papers. Vols. cmlxxxix-cmxciii. Family, household and miscellaneous accounts. 1783-1811. Five volumes.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1783-1811
Extent:
5 items

27. Add MS 76697-76699

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Title:
Althorp Papers. Vols. mcccxcvii-mcccxcix. Drafts and retained copies of correspondence by Frederick Spencer; 1811-1857. Including memoranda, notebooks, and legal documents such as passport, details of marriage settlement and codicil. A register of letters, circa 1825, can be found at Northamptonshire Record Office, SOX293. Three volumes.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1811-1857
Extent:
3 items

28. Add MS 76704-76708

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Title:
Althorp Papers. Vols. mcdiv-mcdviii. Estate correspondence relating to Glenlochay, Great Brington, North Creake, St Albans and Wiseton, co. Nott.; 1844-57. Content includes state of affairs, the Harris Trust (for which see also Northamptonshire Record Office, SOX200), tenancies, and the Marlborough Buildings at St Albans. Key correspondents include Richard Harrison, Rev. Christopher Nevile (Wiseton) and J. Wyllie (Glenlochay). Most of the Althorp estate papers are held by the Northamptonshir...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844-1857
Extent:
5 items

29. Add MS 77806-77810

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Title:
Althorp Papers. Vols. mmdvi-mmdx. Receipts, accounts, correspondence, minutes and miscellaneous papers relating to the management of the Pytchley Hunt; 1861-1900, n.d. See also Northamptonshire Record Office SOX332. Five volumes.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1861-1900
Extent:
5 items

30. Add MS 75699-75700

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Title:
Althorp Papers. Vols. cccxcix-cd. Miscellaneous correspondence of Lord and Lady Spencer, chronologically arranged; 1753-1814, n.d. Two volumes. Unbound. 334 x 208 mm.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1753-1814
Extent:
2 items