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The Royal Society: Science in the Making

Manuscripts General

Reference number: MS

Date: 12th century to present

Description

Large diverse series of papers intended to encompass all collections of documents which were not generated by the organization, but which were donated, purchased or otherwise acquired from outside sources. The series therefore contains all manner of papers by, about, or belonging to Fellows of the Royal Society. The subject matter is as diverse as the interests of the Fellows, and covers all branches of the sciences, including some non-scientific material. Generally, the manuscripts are Western in origin. Also includes some records generated by the Society itself but added to the collection when considered unsuitable for existing categories.

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Reference number
MS
Earliest possible date
12th century to present
Page extent
171 feet of shelving

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Manuscripts General, 12th century to present, MS, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/ms/manuscripts-general, accessed on 16 January 2026

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This volume contains 15 manuscripts:

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  • Manuscripts General

    Science in the Making presents selected items from the 'Manuscripts General' series, notably astronomical observations, investigations of discrete topics, and indices and registers of papers read before the Royal Society.

    Dates: 1551 - 1951

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