Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
William Simpson Lexicon
Level of description
Discrete Item
Repository
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
-
[1874] (Creation)
- Creator
- Simpson, William, R.I.
Physical description area
Physical description
1 v.
Archival description area
Name of creator
Custodial history
Scrapbook was initially donated to Special Collections by Chief Librarian E.C Kyte in November 1941.
Scope and content
Collection consists of one scrapbook of linguistic study featuring drawings and clippings on many different alphabets and number systems used around the world. Some examples are Hebrew, Egyptian hieroglypics, Phoenician, Arabic, Ancient Etruscan, Gaelic, and Russian.
Notes area
Immediate source of acquisition
Transfer from Special Collections Unit, Douglas Library, Queen's University
Language of material
- English
Location of originals
2055 - Box 13
Restrictions on access
Open
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Public domain