Royal Commonwealth Society
Organization
Dates and places
1868: Established as the Colonial Institute 1882: Secured a royal charter to become the Royal Colonial Institute 1928: Name changed to the Royal Empire Society 1958: Current name adopted on the 7 May
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Sub-Fonds
Correspondence of the Alexander Turnbull Library with the R.C.S., 1976-03-16 - 1982-06-21
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 278/56
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and memoranda regarding photographs made for the Turnbull Library of New Zealand items in the R.C.S. Library, 1976-1977; the sale of 'Native plants of New Zealand', 1981-1982; and the identification of the work of Martha King (in 'Native plants') and the Revd A.W. Hands.
Dates:
1976-03-16 - 1982-06-21
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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