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Papers of Sir John Graham Kerr

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Correspondence concerning South American Tour

Series Summary

Reference Code

GB 0248 DC 006/983-999

Date(s)

1895-1901

Extent and medium of the unit of description

17

letters and notes

Name of creator

Kerr | Sir | John Graham | 1869-1957 | professor of zoology, University of Glasgow

Biographical History

Biographical History

Sir John Graham Kerr planned a tour of South America from 1895. In preperation he corresponded with many scientists in his own and related fields, such as Oldfield Thomas (1858-1929), Adam Sedgwick (1854-1913) and Sir Arthur Everett Shipley (1861-1927), as well as with officials and others to facilitate his excursion.

Scope and Content

Scope and Content

The correspondence concerning South American tour consists of:

  • letters and notes (1895-1901)

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