1. Add MS 38063
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 38063
- Title:
- DIPLOMA of the University of Oxford conferring upon Samuel Johnson, of Pembroke College, the degree of M.A., with mention of the approaching publication [15 April, 1755] of hits Dictionary of the English Language. Dat. in Convocation, 20 Feb. 1755. Lat. See Boswell's Life of Johnson, ed. G. B. Hill, 1887, i., p. 281. With the University seal (a very indistinct impression) attached. Vellum; 8 in. x 16 in. Formerly in the possession of James Boswell (ib. p. 282, n. 1).
- Scope & Content:
- University of Oxford: Diploma for Dr. S. Johnson as M.A.: 1755.: With seal. Samuel Johnson: Diploma as M.A. of Oxford: 1755.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1755
- Extent:
- 1 item