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Ornithology

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Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

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Alfred Newton Papers

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9839
Dates: 1798-1907
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library
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Appendix B: Systemic Index and Notes (in pencil)

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Reference Code: GBR/1849/FP/269/7/vii/g
Scope and Contents

Notes for a book to be published

Found in: Christ's College Archives / Fellows' Papers / 269 CHARLES EARLE RAVEN (1885-1964) / 7: SCIENCE AND NATURE / Raven the ornithologist: blue notebook
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'Days off in the May term', pencil notes on birdwatching in Cambridge city

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Reference Code: GBR/1849/FP/269/7/vii/f
Scope and Contents From the File:

Item e is the text written on the pages of the notebook itself, whereas f, g,h and i are the 'inclusions', or matter inserted loosely within the covers of the notebook

Found in: Christ's College Archives / Fellows' Papers / 269 CHARLES EARLE RAVEN (1885-1964) / 7: SCIENCE AND NATURE / Raven the ornithologist: blue notebook
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Four volumes of Yarrell's British Birds in the fourth edition from the library of Thomas Parkin

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10245
Dates: 1834-1909
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library
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Letter from R. Lloyd Praeger about the proposed title of a forthcoming talk Raven is to give, 'The Beauty and Interest of Birds', at the Royal Irish Academy, 19301219

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Reference Code: GBR/1849/FP/269/7/vi/d
Dates: 19301219
Found in: Christ's College Archives / Fellows' Papers / 269 CHARLES EARLE RAVEN (1885-1964) / 7: SCIENCE AND NATURE / Raven the ornithologist: correspondence
 Sub-Series

Nicholas Barry Davies (m. 1970), 2013

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/1058/COL/11/4/DaviesN
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Material relating to those with a surname beginning 'D'.

Dates: 2013
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is currently being catalogued. For access please contact the Archivist in the first instance.
Found in: Pembroke College Library and Archive / Pembroke College Archive / Pembrochiana / D
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Observation notes (in pencil)

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Reference Code: GBR/1849/FP/269/7/vii/h
Scope and Contents From the File:

Item e is the text written on the pages of the notebook itself, whereas f, g,h and i are the 'inclusions', or matter inserted loosely within the covers of the notebook

Found in: Christ's College Archives / Fellows' Papers / 269 CHARLES EARLE RAVEN (1885-1964) / 7: SCIENCE AND NATURE / Raven the ornithologist: blue notebook
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'Of the Painting of Birds', pencil notes, 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/1849/FP/269/7/v/a
Dates: 1930
Found in: Christ's College Archives / Fellows' Papers / 269 CHARLES EARLE RAVEN (1885-1964) / 7: SCIENCE AND NATURE / Raven the ornithologist: manuscripts
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Papers of Cuthbert Christy

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 124
Scope and Contents

Diaries, notes, letters, reports, publications and maps written or collected by Christy during his medical and zoological work in Scotland, Africa and India.

Dates: 1889 - 1930
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library
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Peter Scott: Papers

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Scott (Peter)
Scope and Contents The collection of Scott's paper is extensive. It includes a large number of biographical materials, material related to Scott's time in the Royal Navy during World War II, items covering Scott's involvement in nature conservation and research (including papers about the possible existence of the Loch Ness Monster), material related to Scott's extensive travels (mainly for professional purposes), drafts of Scott's books and other material related to his publications, documentation of Scott's...
Dates: 1916-1993
Conditions Governing Access: Some items are restricted at the discretion of the Keeper of Manuscripts.
Found in: Cambridge University Library
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Report of an RSPB meeting in which C. E. Raven is quoted, 19240308

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Reference Code: GBR/1849/FP/269/7/viii/k
Dates: 19240308
Found in: Christ's College Archives / Fellows' Papers / 269 CHARLES EARLE RAVEN (1885-1964) / 7: SCIENCE AND NATURE / Raven the ornithologist: press cuttings
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Sir Frederick Jackson: scrapbooks

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 115
Scope and Contents

Comprises two scrapbooks of press-cuttings and assorted letters, together with supplementary material gathered by the donor, H.B. Thomas.

Dates: 1908 - 1929
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library
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'Some bird notes, 1920-1923': observations in and around Cambridge, the UK and during visits to France and Ireland, 1920 - 1923

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Reference Code: GBR/1849/FP/269/7/vii/e
Scope and Contents From the File:

Item e is the text written on the pages of the notebook itself, whereas f, g,h and i are the 'inclusions', or matter inserted loosely within the covers of the notebook

Dates: 1920 - 1923
Found in: Christ's College Archives / Fellows' Papers / 269 CHARLES EARLE RAVEN (1885-1964) / 7: SCIENCE AND NATURE / Raven the ornithologist: blue notebook
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The Papers of Sir Eric Eastwood

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/EAST
Scope and Contents

This collection consists mainly of material relating to the development of radar and Eastwood's other scientific work and interests, covering radar, ornithology and defence issues. There are copies of his published works as well as many working papers. There are also personal papers including photographs and diaries plus audio-visual material used by Eastwood for lectures is also included.

Dates: 1920 - 1981
Conditions Governing Access: This collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre
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'The Young Scientist', draft of first chapter of a biography of Raven (author unknown)

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Reference Code: GBR/1849/FP/269/7/i/e
Found in: Christ's College Archives / Fellows' Papers / 269 CHARLES EARLE RAVEN (1885-1964) / 7: SCIENCE AND NATURE / Science and nature in general: articles and publications
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William Lewin: Paintings of British Birds' Eggs

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6300
Scope and Contents

A series of paintings of the eggs of British birds made from the specimens in the Portland museum, 97 folios. There is an index at fo. 91.

Dates: 1789-1798 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library

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