Lankester, Edwin Ray, Sir, 1847-1929 (zoologist and professor of zoology, University College London)
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Edwin Ray Lankester, 12 July 1878
Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/1/6
Scope and Contents
Lankester writes regarding the vacant post of Chair of Anatomy at the University of Aberdeen, stating his reasons why he believes William McIntosh to be a more suitable candidate for the job. Lankester also chides Ewart for attempting to influence the decision, rather than trying to improve his own standing and renown in the field.
Dates:
12 July 1878
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Edwin Ray Lankester, 28 October 1881
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Identifier: Coll-14/9/1/10
Scope and Contents
Lankester states that, following the resignation of Charles Wyville Thomson, Professor of Natural History at the University of Edinburgh, he is to prepare a book of testimonials and requests that Ewart writes in favour of him.
Dates:
28 October 1881
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