Oxford University Archives

The Archive of the administrative records of the University of Oxford and its departments, from 1214 to the present. Enquiries to: [email protected]

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The University Archives social media presence is moving to the Bodleian Archives and Manuscripts blog at https://t.co/KlHvU3pJnw . Follow @bodleianlibs for future content from us, and @BodPublishing for news on our forthcoming book

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This year marks 150 years since John Ruskin, Slade Professor of Fine Art, founded @TheRuskin School @UniofOxford. He wrote to the Ruskin Master, Alexander Macdonald, giving detailed instructions as to how the students should draw, with 'firm pen outlines'

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This year's @UniofOxford and @Cambridge_Uni Boat Races 2021 take place this weekend. The Boat Club rules of 1966 allowed the practising Oxford crews full access to the river; everyone else on there had to make way. #TheBoatRace @theboatrace

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The new Bodleian Libraries website is now live!

Head to the usual URL for a new look and feel, and:
- helpful info about our libraries, resources, services and support
- a mobile-optimised design
- ‘Getting Started’ guides, and more...

https://t.co/taRVq1Oiu0

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Each year in mid March, two University Proctors are admitted to office. Here is possibly the earliest extant reference to the office of Proctor in a grant of privileges by the King to @UniofOxford, of 29 May 1248

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#OnThisDay 100 years ago Queen Mary became the first woman to receive a degree by diploma from @UniofOxford. Degrees by diploma are similar to honorary degrees but are for royalty and heads of state only. @1stOxfordwomen #WomenAtOxford #WomensHistoryMonth

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In the next Oxford History Faculty Women's History Month lecture on 8 March Senia Paseta will reflect on the centenary of women's admission to the University. To register, visit https://t.co/aX5YcjlC6O @1stOxfordwomen #WomenAtOxford @OxfordHistory

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We're very much looking forward to this free online conference on 2 March celebrating the centenary of women's admission to the University and the achievements of the women here at the time . https://t.co/MOpsIZwzQr . @1stOxfordwomen #WomenAtOxford

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We're very much looking forward to this free online conference on 2 March celebrating the centenary of women's admission to the University and the achievements of women here at the time . https://t.co/MOpsIZeYrR . @1stOxfordwomen #WomenAtOxford

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This register, kept by the Professor of Astronomy @UniofOxford at the University Observatory 1890-1899, recorded and analysed the sightings of the phototelescope. The Observatory, opened in the University Parks in 1875, was the University's first own observatory. @OxfordAstro

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In another of the printed notices issued by @UniofOxford to its students in the 19th century, the Vice-Chancellor warns against the 'Perils' of using money lenders.

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@OxonMuseum @kent_archives Sure. Drop us an email at [email protected] and we'll see what we can do.

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In 1883 the University made an address to the German Emperor, Wilhelm I, on the occasion of Martin Luther's 400th birthday. It forms part of a tradition of @UniofOxford sending formal greetings to monarchs and universities around the world.

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From 1898-1901, the ceiling of the @SheldonianOxUni was extensively restored. The work was supervised by Robert J Nairn, who left a 'time capsule' in the ceiling, found in 1995 during further restoration. The 'capsule' included his letter, photograph and newspapers of the day.

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The rules governing undergraduate life @UniofOxford were much harsher in the past then they are now. According to this Proctors' memorandum from 1926, students were banned from all bars, could only dine at 'approved' restaurants and had to get permission to hold a dinner party.

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In 1814 the University hosted one of the biggest events in its history: the visit of the allied sovereigns of Europe. The Prince Regent, Tsar of Russia, King of Prussia, and others, were treated to a lavish banquet in the Radcliffe Camera. The costs of which were huge.

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@murmurswrote @burgonsoc Pedantry always appreciated here. The name Literae Humaniores still exists but over recent years it has been begun to be superseded by Classics. The Final Honour School is now 'Classics (Literae Humaniores)'.

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C.S. Lewis joined Oxford University in 1917 but was exempted from having to take any University examinations until 1920 as he fought in the First World War. He graduated in 1922 with first class honours in Classics (known then as 'Literae Humaniores')

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In December 1859, Oxford students were misbehaving. The University issued this stern notice cautioning them against 'smoking at Public Entertainments and otherwise creating annoyances' after it received a number of complaints.

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This month marks 100 years since women were formally admitted to @UniofOxford even though women were studying here before that. The University Archives has recently released a guide on how to find out information about these pioneers: https://t.co/NKG4oyKWXv.

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October 2020 marks the centenary of the admission of women to Oxford University and we have compiled a new guide to sources in the Archives for women students who were here both before and after that historic date. See our website https://t.co/NKG4oyKWXv #WomenAtOxford