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Anderson, Basil William, 1901-1984 (gemmologist)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1901 - 1984

Biography

Basil William Anderson (1901-84), gemmologist, was the first Director of the Gem Testing Laboratory of the Diamond, Pearl and Precious Stone Section of the London Chamber of Commerce.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

 Fonds

Notes concerning gemstones, 1926

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9757
Scope and Contents

1 volume, Notes concerning gemstones, begun in 1926, descriptive and statistical notes on gemstones

Dates: 1926
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Fonds

Tabulated data concerning the physical properties of precious stones, 1926

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9756
Scope and Contents

1 volume, Tabulated data concerning the physical properties of precious stones, begun in 1926, alphabetically arranged.

Dates: 1926
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).