Keen (Alan) Collection

Identity Statement

Reference code(s)	: GB 0103 MS ADD 130
Held at	: University College London   Click here to find out how to view this collection at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/Library/special-coll ›
Full title	: Keen (Alan) Collection
Date(s)	: 1853-1958
Level of description	: Collection (fonds)
Extent	: 3 boxes
Name of creator(s)	: Keen | Alan | fl 1951-1958
Detailed catalogue	: Click here to view repository detailed catalogue

Context

Administrative/Biographical history:

Keen was a dealer in rare books and manuscripts.

Content

Scope and content/abstract:

Papers of Dr William Martin, Captain William Jaggard and Keen himself, concerning William Shakespeare. Includes papers on Jaggard's case against Hunter Charles Rogers over forged Shakespeare documents.

Access & Use

Language/scripts of material:
English

System of arrangement:

Conditions governing access:

Open.

Conditions governing reproduction:

Normal copyright restrictions apply.

Finding aids:

A detailed list is available on the online catalogue.

Archival Information

Archival history:

Immediate source of acquisition:

Purchased in December 1968 from Mrs Frances Keen (widow of Alan Keen).

Allied Materials

Related material:

National Register of Archives: Click here to view NRA record

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Description Notes

Archivist's note:

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Date(s) of descriptions:
1999