Australia
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Minutes of the Large Reflector Sub-Committee, 1964
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 37/1125
Scope and Contents
The minutes of a meeting of the Australian Academy of Science Large Reflector Sub-Committee on Site-Testing held on 4 March 1964, with a small colour map of Australia.
Dates:
1964
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1855 - 1856
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/376
Scope and Contents
Airy's personal correspondence on scientific and non-scientific matters with, among others, J.C. Adams, F. Beaufort, J.B. Biot, E.M. Brayley, R.C. Carrington, A. de Morgan, W. Denison, J.F. Encke, H.A.E.A. Fayé, J.D. Forbes, B.A. Gould, P.A. Hansen, J.F.W. Herschel, J.R. Hind, U.J.J. Le Verrier, J.S. Bowerbank, E. Loomis, O.M. Mitchel, R.I. Murchison, C.H.F. Peters, C. Pritchard, L.A. Quetelet, J. Richardson, G.S.G. Santini, P.A. Secchi, W.H. Smyth, C.P. Smyth, J. Sopwith, O. Struve, J....
Dates:
1855 - 1856
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Miscellaneous correspondence Related Material, 1908-04 - 1908-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/MCKN 3/13
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Alfred Deakin [Prime Minister of Australia] on Britain's naval agreement with Australia and Australian naval policy (2); Vice-Admiral Georg von Muller [Chief of the German Naval Cabinet]; Admiral Sir Day Bosanquet (3); Canon Edward Lyttelton, advising on pamphlets against immorality in the Navy; James Garvin [Editor of the Observer] on a proposed article; Sir Charles Dilke on McKenna's appointment as First Lord of the Admiralty; James Thursfield on an allegation by...
Dates:
1908-04 - 1908-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Miscellaneous meteorological papers, 1884 - 1904
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/131
Scope and Contents
(1) Miscellaneous papers, 1888-1889Index sheet, 1889.Index sheet, 1888.Letter to W.G. King from H.C. Fox, 1888.Unsigned and undated memorandum [1888].Letter from W. Ellis to H.C. Fox replying to his letter, 1888.Letter from the R.M. College, Kingston, Ontario, and a reply from W. Ellis, 1888.Letter from W. Hoshen Richards regarding droughts and a reply from W. Ellis, 1888.Letter regarding cup...
Dates:
1884 - 1904
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Miscellaneous scientific papers, 1861 - 1866
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/478
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous scientific works and correspondence on comparisons of Earth currents; the Australian telegraph; the Earth's axial wobble; various earthquakes, including the Sussex earthquake of 1864; a paper by G.P. Bond on a new form of the achromatic object-glass; T.W. Webb's paper on Dr Draper's telescope; observations of the spectra of stars from a balloon ascent by J. Glaisher; a French article by Camile Flammarion on spectral analysis from 'Le Siècle', 12 January 1866; 'Discrimination of...
Dates:
1861 - 1866
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Miscellaneous scientific papers, 1869 - 1870
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/481
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and printed papers on astrology, chemistry, electricity, galvanism, geology, optics and squaring the circle. The correspondents include T. Andrews, W.H. Miller, W. De La Rue, W. Huggins, W. Klinkerfeus, J. Challis and L. Respighi. There are official printed reports on the Anglo-Australian Telegraph; specimens of output from printing telegraphy; a prospectus for a book titled 'Physical and historical evidences of vast sinkings of land on the North and West coasts of France and...
Dates:
1869 - 1870
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Miscellaneous scientific papers, 1873 - 1874
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/485
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous scientific works, including accounts of the Atlantic telegraph cable; reports on the trans-Australian telegraph line, with accounts from 'The South Australian Advertiser' and the plan of its route; proposals to connect the telegraph to Western Australia and Cape Borda; R. Mallet's paper on volcanic energy; a report of a committee to standardise electrical units; a photograph of Palmeira's seismograph; a catalogue of geological maps; the geology of Cumberland by J.C. Ward; C.X....
Dates:
1873 - 1874
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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"My Political Life", volume IV: draft chapters on the Palestine Question, the Cripps Mission, Domestic Politics and the Washington Loan, 1974-08 - 1975-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 8/5/17
Scope and Contents
Also includes copies of telegrams from Leo Amery while Secretary of State for the Colonies, to Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson, later 1st Lord Novar [Governor-General of Australia] and William Hughes [Prime Minister of Australia] in 1920, on the Prince of Wales's visit to Australia, communications between the two governments, the status of governors general and the next Imperial Conference.
Dates:
1974-08 - 1975-08
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge, though the constituency papers and some of the correspondence and political papers remain closed.
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Newspaper cuttings, 1888 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/264
Scope and Contents
Cuttings from various newspapers on various subjects, including new telescopes, comets, annual visitations and telegraphs in Australia.
Dates:
1888 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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NS I Chap 3-6 Note, 1841-01-01 - 1841-01-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 49: 17-18
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1841-01-01 - 1841-01-31
Conditions Governing Access:
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NS I Chap 3-34 Note, 1858-02-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 49: 49r
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1858-02-20
Conditions Governing Access:
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NS I Chap 5-51 Note, 1867-10-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 46.1: 55
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1867-10-16
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NS I Chap 7-6 Note
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 47: 3
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
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NS I Chap 7-21 Note, 1863-05-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 47: 18
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1863-05-22
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NS I Continental Extensions-5 Note, 1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 50: D16
Scope and Contents
At Glacial period, when Vaccinium &c got to top of W Indian islds - land probably almost continuous
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
Conditions Governing Access:
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NS I Glacial Period-46 Note, 1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 50: E55-E56
Scope and Contents
There are 84 genera common to Europe & marked X = extra-tropical or chiefly so
Note; by [Charles Robert Darwin?]; annotated (by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker?)
(Note)
Dates:
1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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NS I Glacial Period-49 Note, 1857-11-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 50: E59
Scope and Contents
Glacial / Falconer tells me Bot Garden of Sch[ampore?] is 1000ft in height
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1857-11-21
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NS I Glacial Period-50 Note, 1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 50: E60r
Scope and Contents
Hooker tells me that Australian forms in Japan Grand
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
Conditions Governing Access:
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NS I Glacial Period-51 Note, 1858-11-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 50: E61-E64
Scope and Contents
European Genera in Australia and Tasmania [table of species and numbers]
Note; by [amanuensis] pp Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1858-11-12
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NS I Glacial Period-52 Note, 1858-11-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 50: E65-E66
Scope and Contents
Addenda [to item DAR 50: E61-E64] of European Genera [table of species]
Note; by [amanuensis] pp Charles Robert Darwin; annotated by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1858-11-12
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NS II Distribution of animals-55 Note, 1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.3: 78
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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NS II Distribution of animals-67 Note, 1841-09-01 - 1841-09-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.3: 90
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1841-09-01 - 1841-09-30
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NS II Distribution of animals-82 Note, 1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.3: 106r
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
Conditions Governing Access:
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NS II Distribution of animals-85 Note, 1844-02-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.3: 109r
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1844-02-22
Conditions Governing Access:
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NS II Distribution of animals-96 Note, 1845-05-01 - 1845-05-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.3: 120
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1845-05-01 - 1845-05-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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