Correspondence from Alfred Harker, 1888-1899
Sub-Series
Identifier: Coll-74/11/21
Scope and Contents
The Correspondence from Alfred Harker sub-series consists of:
- 7 letters, chronologically arranged (1888-1899)
Dates
- Creation: 1888-1899
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
7 letters None which affect the use of this material
Biographical / Historical
Alfred Harker (1859-1939) was a petrologist and worked for the Geological Survey of Scotland, surveying the Western Isles. Nearly half this correspondence was sent to Geikie from the Isle of Skye. Much relates to the practicalities involved in surveying as well as wider aspects of geology and petrology.
Extent
From the Fonds: 2 metres
Physical Description
7 letters None which affect the use of this material
Processing Information
None
Processing Information
Grant Buttars 16 October 2001
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk