Nichols family papers, 1713-1874

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0933
Bib ID:
4079164 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Nichols Family
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
11 boxes (11 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

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Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, and documents relating to the printing firm of John Nichols and Son, covering a period from 1713, when the original firm of William Bowyer, the Elder (1663-1737), was burned, until the death of John Gough Nichols in 1873. The correspondence concerns primarily the social and domestic affairs of John Nichols (1745-1826) and of his family from 1766 to 1812. Scattered letters from business associates and minor authors are included, among them a group of letters from John Pridden (1758-1825), author and antiquary. The correspondence of John Bowyer Nichols (1779-1863) concerns the Nichols firm from 1799 to 1855. There are also several letters of, and relating to, William Bowyer (1699-1777), the senior partner of John Nichols. The collection also contains a volume of letters of condolence written at the time of John Nichols' death. The manuscripts in the collection consist primarily of the poetry of John Nichols, much of which was published in newspapers of the late 18th century. The manuscripts of John Bowyer Nichols concern his father and family. There are also contracts, bills, receipts, accounts, pamphlets, broadsides, engravings, and a group of 277 portraits.

Arrangement

Cataloged and arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

Researchers must use the microfilm copy of this collection. Request MN#81-0859.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Nichols family papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Alternate Form Available

Microfilm available. MN#81-0859.

Ownership and Custodial History

The items in this collection were mounted in seven scrapbooks, bearing the annotations of John Bowyer Nichols. It is likely that they once formed part of a series called "Family Records", gathered and bound by J.B. Nichols during the mid-nineteenth century and later sold at auction by Sotheby's.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Typographic Library. Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/1989.

Revision Description

2019-06-18 Added box list. kws

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Broadsides (notices) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Engravings (prints) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Poems CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Bowyer, William, 1663-1737 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Bowyer, William, 1699-1777 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
J. Nichols and Son CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Nichols, J. B (John Bowyer), 1779-1863 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Nichols, John Gough, 1806-1873 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Nichols, John, 1745-1826 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Pridden, John, 1758-1825 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
London (England) -- Commerce CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Antiquarians CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- England -- London CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Portraits CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Publishers and publishing -- England -- London CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID