Notebook containing notes by Theresa Story-Maskelyne on the letters of Lady Clive, 1850 - 1900
Scope and Contents
Preceded by a subject index. The notebook includes biographical notes, notes on letters concerning Urania [Uranus] and comets, and extracts of letters on various topics from cats and carpets to Lady Clive's collection of globes.
Dates
- Creation: 1850 - 1900
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Biographical / Historical
Theresa Story-Maskelyne (1834-1926, née Llewelyn) was the wife of the geologist and politician [Mervyn Herbert] Nevil Story-Maskelyne (1823-1911), who was the grandson of the fifth Astronomer Royal Nevil Maskelyne though the marriage of Nevil's daughter Margaret Maskelyne to Anthony Mervyn Reeve Story. A.M.R. Story formally changed the family name to Story-Maskelyne in 1845.
Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Date information
DateText: undated; circa.
Originator(s)
Maskelyne, Theresa Story- (1834-1926)
Finding aid date
2016-06-21 12:26:50+00:00
Repository Details
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