Identity area
Reference code
GB 249 SC Giles
Title
Giles collection
Date(s)
- 1894-1978 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
7 metres
Books
Context area
Name of creator
(1909-1983)
Biographical history
Charles Giles was Senior Lecturer then Reader then Research Professor in Colour Chemistry and Dyeing at the University of Strathclyde (1946-1983).
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The collection was bequeathed to the Andersonian Library by the late Professor Charles H. Giles, who collected them as examples of their type.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collection of murder/mystery novels of the country house genre, including some early editions.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by author.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
All the books in this collection are catalogued on SUPrimo the University of Strathclyde Library's integrated search service.
Search "MLSPGC" to find a full list of titles in the Giles collection