Darwin, George Howard, Sir, 1845-1912 (Knight, mathematician and geophysicist)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1845 - 1912
Biography
Sir George Howard Darwin (1845-1912), mathematician and astronomer, was the son of Charles Darwin. He was educated at Clapham Grammar School and Trinity College Cambridge (B.A., 1868). He was a fellow of Trinity, 1868-1878, and Plumian professor of astronomy and experimental philosophy at Cambridge, 1883-1912. Darwin concentrated on the study of the earth in his early work, before examining the earth-moon system and the influence of the tides. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1879. His collected works were published in 1907-1911.
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Fonds
Correspondence and minutes of Henry Jackson concerning the teaching of Greek at Cambridge
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5958.22
Scope and Contents
This group of papers concerns one stage in the long campaign to relax the hold of compulsory Greek on the University's curriculum and examinations, culminating in the publication of two reports by the Studies and Examinations Syndicate in 1904 and 1906.
Dates:
22 Dec. 1902-11 July 1903
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).
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Cambridge University Library
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Correspondence on Government grants correspondence, 1887 - 1926
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/241
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and related papers concerning the Government grants administered by the Royal Society.(1) Correspondence on Government grants, 1887-1895Letter from G.G. Stokes requesting a £300 grant on behalf of D. Gill, 1887.Letter from M. Forster suggesting a meeting to discuss the merits of the claim, 1888.Letter from J. McLaren on behalf of W. Peck, 1888, regarding a grant towards a photographic survey of the northern skies, with Christie's...
Dates:
1887 - 1926
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
Sub-sub-sub-series
Correspondence to George H. Darwin and Lady Margaret Keynes' Research, 1870-11 - 1929-06-17, 1943 - 1974-07-10
Sub-sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/2511/DCPP/KEYNES 1/1/1/3
Scope and Contents
The series includes the original letters of George H. Darwin and Lady Darwin that have been compiled during the research for A House by the River. They also contain letters, notes, and drafts by Lady Margaret Keynes as the contents of each file have been retained as it was donated.
Dates:
1870-11 - 1929-06-17; 1943 - 1974-07-10
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Darwin College Archives is committed to providing access to its collections for the purposes of teaching, research and administrative reference. Access to collections must be facilitated by archival staff and materials are not to be removed from the archival storage facility without the express consent of the archivist and appropriate documentation for legitimate purposes only, such as reproduction or display. Access to collections is subject to statutory and legal limitations relating to data protection and copyright restrictions under the 2018 Data Protection Act, the 2000 Freedom of Information Act, and relevant copyright legislation. Records containing personal and special category data under General Data Protection Regulations will be closed on data protection grounds while the named individuals are (or may be) alive. Restrictions may also be placed on uncatalogued records and donated material in accordance with donors’ wishes.
Fonds
Darwin Archive
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR
Scope and Contents
The Darwin archive comprises the personal and scientific working papers of Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882), together with correspondence and papers of many members of the wider Darwin family. Darwin’s scientific papers include his significant corpus of work on species, evolution and natural selection, and papers relating to the voyage of HMS Beagle, 1831-6. This material consists of: experimental and theoretical notebooks; draft essays; loose notes and scraps of notes, generally...
Dates:
[1662- 1980s], bulk 19th century
Conditions Governing Access:
Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Cambridge University Library
Item
G.H. Darwin, 1890 - 1930
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 96/4/1-2
Scope and Contents
Photograph published by Adolf Eckstein Publishers, with biography.
Dates:
1890 - 1930
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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
Latimer Neville: Scrapbook on Cambridge University Elections
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9237
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook on the elections of University M.P.s, the Chancellor and the High Steward. "Previous proceedings and correspondence are in another book", not preserved with this scrapbook. The volume contains letters, flysheets, pamphlets and additional papers relating to the selection of the Conservative candidate H. Cecil Raikes for the University, 1882 (pp.1-47,186-187); the formation of the Cambridge Conservative Association, 1891 (with letters from G.H. Darwin, G.F. Browne and J.H. Gray)...
Dates:
1880-1900 (Circa)
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Item
Letter from George Darwin to Charles L. Sutherland, 1906-07-08
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 185: 179
Scope and Contents
Letter from George Darwin to C. L. Sutherland explaining that the Darwin family are not likely to bid on letters written from Charles Darwin to W. B. Tegetmeier that are up for sale
Dates:
1906-07-08
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Series
Letter from John F.L.P. Maclear (1838-1907) to Sir George Darwin, 27 Nov. 1905
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8781/345
Scope and Contents
He sends a list of high water at all places in the North Polar basin; also Admiralty tide tables for the Arctic
Dates:
27 Nov. 1905
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous letters
Series
Letter from Sir George Darwin, 10 Mar. 1912
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8990/154
Scope and Contents
Declining invitation
Dates:
10 Mar. 1912
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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).
Class
Letters from Emma Darwin (née Wedgwood) to her son, George Howard Darwin, 1863 - 1890
Class
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 269
Scope and Contents
This material has not yet been catalogued: please contact the repository for details.
Dates:
1863 - 1890
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Darwin Archive
File
Letters to George H. Darwin and Lady Keynes' Research about George Darwin's life and W.S. Jevons used in Chapter 5, 1873-09-27, 1973-11-02 - 1973-11-19
File
Reference Code: GBR/2511/DCPP/KEYNES 1/1/1/3/2
Scope and Contents
Letters in response to Lady Margaret Keynes' research are from Professor Black and Benetelli about George Darwin memoir and W.S. Jevon. Includes letter from George H. Darwin to W.S. Jevon which talks about mathematics.
Dates:
1873-09-27; 1973-11-02 - 1973-11-19
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Darwin College Archives is committed to providing access to its collections for the purposes of teaching, research and administrative reference. Access to collections must be facilitated by archival staff and materials are not to be removed from the archival storage facility without the express consent of the archivist and appropriate documentation for legitimate purposes only, such as reproduction or display. Access to collections is subject to statutory and legal limitations relating to data protection and copyright restrictions under the 2018 Data Protection Act, the 2000 Freedom of Information Act, and relevant copyright legislation. Records containing personal and special category data under General Data Protection Regulations will be closed on data protection grounds while the named individuals are (or may be) alive. Restrictions may also be placed on uncatalogued records and donated material in accordance with donors’ wishes.
Found in:
Darwin College Archives
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Collections of Personal Papers
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Keynes family papers
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Records related to A House by the River by Lady Margaret Keynes
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Papers of Lady Margaret Keynes
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A House by the River: Primary Sources and Research
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Correspondence to George H. Darwin and Lady Margaret Keynes' Research
File
Letters to Horace Darwin, 1886 - 1903
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS CSIC/18/1/3/2
Scope and Contents
Contains the following letters sent to Horace Darwin:
1. Single letter from Charles Burton, 31 Dec. n.d.
2. Two letters from Hugh Longbourne Callendar, 19 and 24 May 1890
3. Single letter from H. J. Chaney, 20 Feb. 1886
4. Four letters from Ralph Copeland, Oct 1893-Jun 1894
5. Single letter from George Howard Darwin, 19 Mar. 1893
6. Six letters from Charles Davison, Jul 1892-Aug. 1894
7. Single letter from Horace's father-in-law, Thomas Henry Farrer, 4 Mar....
Dates:
1886 - 1903
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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).
File
Memorial to the Vice Chancellor, 16 June 1892
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/36/3
Scope and Contents
Signed by J.D. Duff, J.C. Saunders, A.T. Lyttelton, C.V. Stanford, J.W. Clark, G.W. Prothero, Arthur Tilley, F.W. Maitland, Alex. Hill, J.A. Ewing, W.J. Lewin, Arthur E. Shipley, E.S. Roberts, John B. Lock, William Raynes, W.L. Mollison, Henry Henn, W. Aldis Wright, W. Headlam, R.A. Neil, E.T.S. Carr, J.H. Middleton, W.E. Heitland, F. Pattrick, E.W. Thompson, S.G. Phear, R. Burn, W.S. Hadley, J. Hamblin Smith, W.M. Fawcett, Herbert E. Ryle, W.H. Macaulay, S.F. Harmer, Laurence Humphry, H.R....
Dates:
16 June 1892
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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).
Sub-Series
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1846 - 1897
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/247
Scope and Contents
(1) Letters regarding the existence of Neptune, 1846-1878Duplicate copies of collected correspondence on the investigations of J.C. Adams and U.J.J. Le Verrier into the existence of Neptune and in particular of the ensuing controversy over the name of the planet. There are also other letters concerning the minor planets and mathematical formula for their orbits, the Moon's equation and lunar acceleration. The correspondents include J.C. Adams, Sir George Airy, F.N.M. Arago, J....
Dates:
1846 - 1897
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
File
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1883 - 1890
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/126
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous correspondence of David Gill with astronomers and other individuals, divided into sections by correspondent: Cleveland Abbe; J.C. Adams; Professor Bakhuyzen; L. de Ball; Ballot; Belknapp, Washington; Miss Clerke; A.A. Common; Ralph Copeland; Cornu, Paris; Lord Lindsay; G.H. Darwin; J.L.E. Dreyer; Espin; Floyd of the Lick Observatory; J.W.L. Glaisher; and Gould.
Dates:
1883 - 1890
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
File
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1907 - 1923
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/132
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous correspondence of Sydney Hough with astronomers regarding various subjects, including the publication of results and restoration work after the First World War. At the end of the volume are a set of obituary notices. The correspondence is divided into sections by correspondent: F. Aguilar, La Plata; Professor Auwers, Berlin; Dr Backland, Pulkova; E.B. Baillaud, Paris; Professor Bakhuyzen, Leiden; J.M. Baldwin, Potsdam; P. Barruchi; Professor Boccardi, Turin; Professor Boss,...
Dates:
1907 - 1923
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
File
Miscellaneous correspondence, A-H, 1900 - 1906
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/130
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous correspondence of David Gill, with an index containing a précis of each item. The letters are divided into sections by correspondent:Professor A. Auwers, Berlin, 20 March 1901 - 26 March 1906.Professor O. Backland, Pulkova, 3 June 1901 - 28 May 1906.P. Baracchi, Melbourne, 18 May 1900 - 2 August 1906.Professor L. Boos, Albany, New York, 12 September 1902 - 19 September 1906.Miss Agnes Clerke, London, May 1901 - 3 December...
Dates:
1900 - 1906
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
File
Miscellaneous correspondence, L-Z, 1896 - 1900
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/129
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between David Gill and various individuals, including members of other observatories, divided into nineteen sections:Professor R.H. Tucker, W.W. Campbell, J.E. Keeler and E.S. Holden of the Lick Observatory, April 1896 - January 1900.W.H. Maw, London, 21 February - 13 June 1899.Professor Simon Newcomb, Washington, 13 January 1896 - 31 January 1900.H.F. Newall, Cambridge, 3 March - 9 October 1899.Professor Vogel and Dr G. Muller, Potsdam,...
Dates:
1896 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
File
Papers on appointments, 1870 - 1913
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/7
Scope and Contents
Papers regarding appointments, regulations and salaries:(1) Enquiries and applications for employment as assistants at the Royal Observatory, 1900-1913. The applicants are:1900: F. Taylor.1904: H.J. Bellamy, E.G. Constable, W.A. Holmes and C. Egerton-Wragge.1905: T. Kimber and E.W. Metcalfe.1906: C.G. Browne, C.E. Wright, B.A. Bull and A. Andrews.1907: E. Carpenter, T.C. Wetton, R. Coombes and R.H.C. Christman.1908: The Revd M....
Dates:
1870 - 1913
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
File
Papers on staff reorganisation, 1883 - 1896
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/10
Scope and Contents
(1) Official correspondence, 1883-1896Papers concerning the appointment of staff at the Royal Observatories at Greenwich and the Cape of Good Hope; the general reorganisation of Observatory staff; increases in scales of salary; additions to staff allowance for the Greenwich Observatory; a comparison table showing the difference between existing and proposed staffing levels; and copies of past correspondence between Sir George Airy and J.J. Scudamore on the same subject. The...
Dates:
1883 - 1896
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Papers on the appointment of assistants, 1880 - 1894
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/8
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Sir George Airy and the Admiralty on the difficulty of obtaining a sufficient number of suitable applicants for the post of Second Class Assistant to the Astronomer Royal, 1880. The correspondence covers discussion of the postponement of the examination of applicants, the suitability of the existing examination requirements, and the possibility of revising them. The correspondents are Sir George Airy, S. Butler, W.H.M. Christie, A. Fowler, R. Hall, E. Headlam, M....
Dates:
1880 - 1894
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
File
Papers on the Geodetic Association, 1883 - 1927
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/142
Scope and Contents
(1) Papers relating to the Geodetic AssociationLetter to the Admiralty concerning the Geodetic Association Conference in Rome, 1883.Correspondence with Colonel A.R. Clarke concerning the Rome conference, 1883.Letter to Dr Hirsch concerning resolutions passed at the Rome conference, 1883.Letter to Col. Donnelly concerning copies of the proceedings of the Rome conference, 1883.Telegram from Col. Donnelly stating that engineers are visiting him,...
Dates:
1883 - 1927
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Personal correspondence, 1864 - 1926
File
Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/WHE/2/1
Scope and Contents
Includes: letters from Marshall Hall (1891-5) regarding alpine activities; B. A. Clough, Newnham, c.1892; letters from Mrs E [Emma] Darwin (widow of Charles Darwin, December 1895, annotated 'at 85'), F. [Francis/ Frank] Darwin and G. H. [George Howard] Darwin (Oct 1907) regarding medical help and dinner invitations; letter from A. T. Quiller-Couch regarding Corsican wild sheep, with a sketch; postcard from granddaughter; letters of thanks for 'Notes from a Knapsack' from correspondents such...
Dates:
1864 - 1926
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Open access.
File
Photographs and Maps, 1792 - 1965
File
Reference Code: GBR/2511/DCPP/KEYNES 1/1/1/2/6
Scope and Contents
Photographs of Drawing Room at Newnham Grange, Newnham Millpool, group photograph of C.G.D, G.M.D, M.E.D. by R.H. Lord, photograph of Maud Darwin, Ella Du Puy and George Darwin, as well as photograph of Gwen Raverat and Maud Darwin in the American Pram. Also includes maps of Cambridge, side elevation and drawing of the Counting House, floor plan of the Old Granary, tracing of map of Silver Street, plan of College site, plan titled The Mill House.
Dates:
1792 - 1965
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Darwin College Archives is committed to providing access to its collections for the purposes of teaching, research and administrative reference. Access to collections must be facilitated by archival staff and materials are not to be removed from the archival storage facility without the express consent of the archivist and appropriate documentation for legitimate purposes only, such as reproduction or display. Access to collections is subject to statutory and legal limitations relating to data protection and copyright restrictions under the 2018 Data Protection Act, the 2000 Freedom of Information Act, and relevant copyright legislation. Records containing personal and special category data under General Data Protection Regulations will be closed on data protection grounds while the named individuals are (or may be) alive. Restrictions may also be placed on uncatalogued records and donated material in accordance with donors’ wishes.
Series
Sir George Darwin: Correspondence to Rado Kövesligethy, 1902-1976
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/87-91
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Dates:
1902-1976
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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).
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Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous accessions
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