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2. Add MS 77797-77805
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 77797-77805
- 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
3. Add MS 77806-77810
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- Add MS 77806-77810
- 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
4. Add MS 77793-77796
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- Add MS 77793-77796
- Title:
- Althorp Papers. Vols. mmcdxciii-mmcdxcvi. Cuttings and pages from various British and Irish newspapers, many containing reports or articles relating to Spencer's political career and to his public life in general; 1858-1910, n.d. Mostly printed, but included are a few manuscript copies of newspaper articles. A few cuttings have been mounted on to pieces of paper, this being the original format. Brief annotations in unidentified hands, usually giving the name of the newspaper, appear on some ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1858-1910
- Extent:
- 4 items