Geological specimen notebooks kept by Charles Darwin on HMS Beagle, [1831] - 1973
Class
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 236
Scope and Contents
Comprises four specimen notebooks, c. 1831-6, letters from Francis Darwin and George Howard Darwin, and notes on and catalogue of Beagle collection of rocks.
Dates
- Creation: [1831] - 1973
Creator
- From the Fonds: Darwin, Charles Robert, 1809-1882 (naturalist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist Conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Extent
1 archive box(es)
1 folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
On permanent deposit from the Department of Earth Sciences since 1981.
Date information
[1831-1835]
Finding aid date
2016-11-11 11:13:23+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Contact:
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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