Family Papers of George Biddell Airy
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10452
Content Description
A set of papers relating to George B. Airy and his family, particularly Wilfred Airy. Includes correspondence, obituaries of George Airy, items relating to the erection of an obelisk at Playford, miscellaneous historical papers, and a substantial set of family photographs.
Dates
- Creation: c.1812-1925
- Creation: 1671
Creator
Extent
0.015 cubic metre(s) (1 archive box) : paper, news cuttings, photographs
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Elizabeth Amati on 26 June 2023. Elizabeth is descended from George B. Airy's brother William. The papers were gifted to her parents by Anna Airy and subsequently passed down to Elizabeth.
General
Catalogued by Dr Emma Saunders, July 2023.
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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