Correspondence and papers relating to the accession of the Darwin manuscripts, and copies of various Darwin papers, [1950s-1960s]
Class
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 221
Scope and Contents
Comprises correspondence, largely with Cambridge University Librarian, Harry Richardson Creswick, photocopies of Charles Darwin papers and selected scientific manuscripts, obituaries of Charles Darwin and a first draft version of a handlist to the Darwin papers.
Dates
- Creation: [1950s-1960s]
Creator
- From the Fonds: Darwin, Charles Robert, 1809-1882 (naturalist) (Person)
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.
Extent
3 archive box(es)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This correspondence was transferred from the University Archive (UA ULIB 6/6/3) to the Darwin archive in 1966.
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Contact:
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
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Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk