Sir James Gell 1823-1905, 89 page bound scrapbook of press cuttings relating to his life and death
Publication date : 1866-1905
Author or editor: Various
Notes: Most cuttings are from Isle of Man newspapers and have therefore not been individually accessioned. Formerly part of MS 09745 Papers from the office of Llewellyn S Kneale (Advocate), 28 Athol Street, Douglas. Main sections: p. 1 Appointment as Attorney General in 1866; pp.1-5 Knighthood and his article on the Diocese of Sodor and Man in 1877; pp. 6-10 Resignation of Governor Loch 1882; p.10-16 Memorandum as to the law for imprisonment for debt 1882; pp. 16-18 Organ Fund Bazaar at Castletown 1895; pp. 18-19 Sodor and Man Diocesan Conference; pp. 19-28 Appointment as Deemster 1897-1898; pp. 28-30 1902 Appointment as acting Governor; pp. 30-39 Royal visit of Edward VII 1902; pp. 39-40 First budget as Acting Governor 1903; pp. 40- 89 Death and obituaries.
Language: English
Physical description: 89 p. : ill.; 37 cm.; hbk.
Item name: scrapbook
Collection: Library
ID number: M 18937
Classification: G.88/GEL