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Papers of Sir Roderick Impey Murchison

Edinburgh University Library Department of Special Collections

Letters received by Sir Roderick Impey Murchison and other documents

Series Summary

Reference Code

GB 0237 Sir Roderick Impey Murchison Gen. 2267

Date(s)

1805-1871

Extent and medium of the unit of description

1

box

Name of creator

Murchison | Sir | Roderick Impey | 1792-1871| baronet | professor of geology, the University of Edinburgh

Biographical History

Biographical History

Sir Roderick Impey Murchison corresponded with many people on both social and professional matters, within and outwith the scientific community, and including family members (such as his wife), solicitors and such individuals as Sir Andrew Crombie Ramsay (1814-1891).

Scope and Content

Scope and Content

The letters received by Sir Roderick Impey Murchison, and other documents consist of:

  • letters
  • drawings
  • presscuttings
  • legal documents
  • assorted documents
  • photographs

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