J.B. Scrivenor collection circa 1904-circa 1910, 1904 - 1910
Scope and Contents
Contains gravure prints (probably selected from a larger series). The majority have captions in pencil on the reverse, which have been recorded as found, and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of the collection's creation. Captions for untitled prints composed for this catalogue, and other interpolations are enclosed in square brackets. The views mainly show scenes in Selangor, Perak and Pahang, with a selection of prints (nos 36-57) of Sarawak.
Dates
- Creation: 1904 - 1910
Creator
- Scrivenor, John Brooke, 1876 (Person)
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).
Biographical / Historical
Scrivenor was born on 7 December 1876 and was employed as a geologist in the U.K. Geological Survey from 1902-1903. He took up duty as a geologist in the Federated Malay States in 1903. His appointments as recorded in the Malayan Civil List are as follows: Geologist, August 1903; Acting Senior Warden of Mines in addition, March-September 1908; Inns of Court, Officers Training Corps, December 1916; entered Royal Engineers, June 1917-February 1919; resumed duties in Malaya, August 1919; sailed for England on special duty for the State of Kelantan, May 1924; resumed duties in Malay, December 1924; appointed Director, Geological Survey, Federated Malay States, December 1927; date of retirement unkown, but circa 1928; date of death unknown.
Extent
1 archive box(es) (148 images in 1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
In good condition
General
PJ. The majority are captioned in pencil on the reverse. Captions for untitled prints composed for this catalogue, and other interpolations are enclosed in square brackets.
Originator(s)
Scrivenor, J. B
Finding aid date
2002-04-09 12:11:00+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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