G.H. Darwin: Diary of journey to South Africa with British Association
Scope and Contents
A typescript diary of a Darwin's visit to South Africa with the British Association, 62 pages, with inserted items, including newscuttings, letters, menus, programmes and photographs. At the front of the volume is a photograph of the party, including Darwin and his wife, leaving Southampton on the Saxon. At the back of the volume is a certificate of the honorary degree of Doctor of Science presented to Darwin by the University of the Cape of Good Hope.
Dates
- 1905
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Sir Geoffrey Keynes, 1977.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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