Sedgwick, Adam, 1785-1873 (geologist)
Person
Dates and places
Born Dent, Yorkshire; School, Sedbergh; admitted at Trinity College, Cambridge 1803; matriculated 1804; B.A. 1808; M.A. 1811; Hon.LL.D. 1866; Fellow of Trinity 1810-73; Vice-Master, 1844-62; Senior Proctor 1827-8; Woodwardian Professor of Geology 1818-73
Geographical areas
Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Legal status / Nationality
British
Sphere of activity
Geology
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Series
Maps, 1818 - 1846
Series
Reference Code: GBR/590/ADSW/02
Scope and Contents
Comprising annotated maps kept by Adam Sedgwick. These cover a number of locations including the United Kingdom and other countries.
Dates:
1818 - 1846
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.
The Collections Research Centre [West Cambridge] is open from Monday to Friday, 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00. A prior appointment made at least two weeks in advance, and two forms of identification are required.
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