Background
Vaisey, David George was born on March 15, 1935 in Tetbury, England. Son of William Thomas and Minnie (Payne) Vaisey.
Vaisey, David George was born on March 15, 1935 in Tetbury, England. Son of William Thomas and Minnie (Payne) Vaisey.
Bachelor, Oxford University, England, 1959. Master of Arts, Oxford University, England, 1962.
Archivist Staffordshire County Council, Stafford, England, 1960-1963. From assistant librarian to senior assistant librarian Bodleian Library, Oxford, England, 1963-1975, keeper of western manuscripts England, 1975-1986, Bodley's librarian England, 1986-1996, Bodley's librarian emeritus England, since 1997. Deputy keeper Oxford University Archives, 1966-1975, keeper, 1995-2000.
Visiting professor department library studies University of California at Los Angeles, 1985. Commissioner Royal Commission History Manuscripts, 1987-1998. Founding chairman National Council Archives, 1988-1991.
Served to Second lieutenant British Army, 1954-1956. Fellow: Society Antiquaries, Royal History Society. Member: Society Archivists (president 1999—2002), British Records Association (vice president 1998—2006).
Married Maureen Anne Mansell, August 7, 1965. Children: Katharine, Elizabeth.