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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

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

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