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G.H. Darwin: Diary of journey to South Africa with British Association

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8166

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

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Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Sir Geoffrey Keynes, 1977.

Related Materials

Cambridge University Library holds others papers relating to George Darwin, MSS.Add.5749, 5750, 7045, 7046 and 7909.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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