Details of the collection and of other holdings are available on their web site which is worth a visit. Further information about the historical records can be obtained from Margaret McCollum Assistant Keeper, Durham University Library, Archives and Special Collections, who can be contacted by email. The Durham Cathedral Libraries also contain historical information about the Diocese. They include the Dean and Chapter Library of historic manuscripts and printed books, personal and local papers and music manuscripts. The Archdeacon Sharpe Library of modern printed theology is open to students of theology in the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle.
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The archives of the Cathedral Foundation are in the charge of the Chapter Clerk. They are administered by the department of Palaeography and Diplomatic of the University of Durham. Enquries about consultation should be made to the Department at 5 The College, Durham, Co. Some genealogical information can be derived from the sources above. Please note the providers of this site cannot provide detailed information about genealogy.