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Records of Edinburgh Geological Society

 Fonds
Identifier: Coll-43

Scope and Contents

The collection contains minute books of general and council meetings from 1834 to 1982; treasurer's accounts; laws, lists and rolls of members; membership applications; and, billets of meetings 1879 to 1939, and 1939-1990; correspondence; and, papers read 1863-64. Printed items include a history of the Edinburgh Geological Society; proceedings of the Society; copies of the Edinburgh Geologist; leaflets; and geological excursion guides.

Dates

  • Creation: 1834-1990

Creator

Extent

19 boxes (3 m).

Physical Location

MSS 2917-2935

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession E.1991.28

Title
Edinburgh Geological Society
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

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