Correspondence from Matthew Forster Heddle, 1879-1897
Sub-Series
Identifier: Coll-74/12/2
Scope and Contents
The Correspondence from Matthew Forster Heddle sub-series consists of:
- 38 letters, chronologically arranged (1879-1897). Includes sketch of Old Man of Hoy.
Dates
- Creation: 1879-1897
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Biographical / Historical
Mathew Forster Heddle (1828-1897) was a mineralogist and professor of chemistry at the University of St Andrews. He wrote to Sir Archibald Geikie about aspects of physical geography, geology and mineralogy, particularly his own research results.
Full Extent
From the Fonds: 2 metres
Physical Description
38 letters None which affect the use of this material
Processing Information
None
Processing Information
Grant Buttars 16 November 2001
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk