Browsing by Author "University of Nottingham. Dept. of Manuscripts and Special Collections. Digital Access Team"

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    • Document skills : maps and plans 

      University of Nottingham. Dept. of Manuscripts and Special Collections. Digital Access Team
      As a specialist medium, maps and plans can be a challenge to use and it is not always immediately obvious just what can be learned from them. This resource demonstrates how the researcher can use these documents to gain ...

    • Historical skills : dating documents 

      University of Nottingham. Dept. of Manuscripts and Special Collections. Digital Access Team
      Explains the different dating conventions employed in historical documents. For example, the system of dating by reference to a religious feast day and the year of the reigning monarch has little in common with the modern ...

    • Historical skills : using archives 

      University of Nottingham. Dept. of Manuscripts and Special Collections. Digital Access Team
      This resource provides a general introduction to what archives are, where they are kept, how to find relevant material, and what to expect on a visit to an archives office. A glossary and bibliography are also provided ...