Philip Ardern literary papers.
Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-B-4
Scope and Contents
These papers consist of a commentary to Piers Plowman
(B-text); prologue and passus I-VII.
Dates
- 1933
Creator
- Langland, William (Person)
- Ardern, P. S. (Philip Sydney) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted.
Biographical / Historical
Philip (`Pip') Sydney Ardern (1881-1964) was an Auckland University College graduate who returned to the College with an honours degree from Oxford University and joined the English Department as a `Professor’s Assistant' in 1910. Ardern became Associate Professor in 1940 and retired in 1947. Ardern specialised in the study of Old and Middle English.
Extent
0.02 metres (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Philip Ardern, 1933.
General
NRAM B924
- Auckland University College -- General subdivision--Faculty.;
- Langland, William (Title of a work--Piers Plowman)
Source
- Ardern, P. S. (Philip Sydney) (Person)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository
Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz