Galbraith, Professor Vivian Hunter (1889–1976)
© Institute of Historical Research
An influential medievalist and director of the Institute of Historical Research, Galbraith made a major contribution through his work on editing chronicles and his guides to the use of public records.
- Forenames:
- Vivian Hunter
- Surname:
- Galbraith
- Title:
- Professor
- Dates:
- 1889–1976
- Institutions:
- Institute of Historical Research
University of Oxford (Balliol College) - Significant posts:
- Director, Institute of Historical Research
Regius Professor, University of Oxford (Balliol College)
- Influences:
- Davis, Henry William Carless
Tout, Thomas Frederick - Influenced:
- Hill, John Edward Christopher
Hilton, Rodney Howard
Holt, James Clarke - Themes:
- Medieval history
- Biographies:
- Blackwell Dictionary of Historians
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Proceedings of the British Academy - Obituaries:
- Times
Bibliography
Personal papers
Significant publications
- V. H. Galbraith, Introduction to the Use of the Public Records (Oxford, 1934)
- V. H. Galbraith, The Making of Domesday Book (Oxford, 1961)
