New College Archives Exhibition - 15th century

New College Archives are doing weekly exhibitions, showcasing some of our amazing documents - one century at a time. 

This week's was The 15th Century: New College up and running. 

  • An old book containing Latin lists
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    The White Book - a register of College property, gifts, and election of wardens

  • An old list in Latin
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    Valor of the Estates (1476) - an overview of the financial resources available to the College

  • An old book
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    Registrum Protocollorum (1481) - a register recording the admission of new scholars

  • An old letter with 15th century English writing
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    Alumni correspondence (1493) - Latin dominated documentation at the time but this letter is in English. How many words can you make out?!

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