Bruce Dickins Papers

Collection

Identifier: RBSC-SPX-002

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Bruce Dickins Papers consist of printed (paper-based) published articles, handwritten research/personal notes (often in shorthand), booklets/reports from committees he was active in, newspaper articles, correspondence, and miscellaneous materials. The collection is divided into series based upon format. Series I consists of Publications; Series II includes Newspaper Articles; Series III contains Correspondence; Series IV is Notes (handwritten); and Series V consists of miscellaneous items. The majority of materials are organized within their series based upon original date of publication. Part of his papers are located in Special Collections Oversize.

Dates

created: 1912-1978

Conditions Governing Access

no restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

Property Rights are transferred to the University Libraries per the signed Deed of Gift Document. Literary Rights are retained by the content creator. Any copyrights so stated in the materials remain in force.

Biographical or Historical Information

Bruce Dickins (1889-1978) was born on Oct 26, 1889 in Nottingham. He grew up mostly in the company of his grandparents in South Lincolnshire. He later went to Nottingham High School and to Magdalene College in Cambridge, where he studied history and old Anglo-Saxon languages. After graduation he taught English at Leeds University. From 1917-1919 he was stationed in France to aid the British army. When he returned he transferred to the University of Edinburgh. Some time later he married Mollie Grierson and they had two children together; one son and one daughter (tragically the son would later die of pneumonia in Uganda). Dickins has served on many committees, written various published articles, and was an avid sports fan. Through his studies he became knowledgable about Old Norse, early Scottish texts, runes, English local history, bibliography, and place-names. Dickins has contributed greatly to many academic fields; including, but not limited to, English, History, Humanities, Museum Studies, and Bibliography.

Note written by

Extent

2.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

Series I consists of Publications; Series II includes Newspaper Articles; Series III contains Correspondence; Series IV is Notes (handwritten); and Series V consists of miscellaneous items. Part of his papers are located in Special Collections Oversize.