Collection SC Giles - Giles collection

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
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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.

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Conditions governing access

Open

Conditions governing reproduction

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      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

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