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Wolley, John, 1823-1859 (ornithologist)

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Dates

  • Existence: 1823 - 1859

Biography

John Wolley (1823-59), ornithologist, especially of Lapland

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Correspondence and papers, 1846-1899

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9839/25
Scope and Contents [1] Notebook, MS extracts in pencil from published works describing the Dodo, started 1846 (see 129-130 below for two further notebooks of extracts). [2] Journal of visit to Lapland, 16 APR – 13 JUN 1853, continued to 21 JUL in brief form on two sheets of paper; with list of distances in Finland and other notes. [3] Journal of visit to Lapland, 21 AUG 1856 – 30 JUN 1857, with loose note for 3 SEP 1855. [4] Account book, 1856-57. [5] Printed almanac, Almanakka Buonna, for 1857. [6] A...
Dates: 1846-1899
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