House of Commons autograph book

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: Vault MSS 499

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Autograph book compiled from slips of papers signed by members of the House of Commons to allow the bearer access to the gallery to watch the proceedings of that legislative body. A typical note says: "admit bearer to the House of Commons" and then is signed by the person granting permission. Signatures include those of W. E. Gladstone, Prime Minister of Great Britain, and those of many other politicians.

Dates

1861-1871

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from House of Commons autograph book must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 v. (ca. 225 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Register of House of Commons autograph book
Author: Leslie Evens
Date: 2011 October 28
Description rules: Appm
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: Finding aid written in English in Latin script.