Geology

Correspondence: John Edward Marr to C Neaves, 1852-1899

Sub-Series

Identifier: Coll-74/12/16

Scope and Contents

The Correspondence: John Edward Marr to C Neaves sub-series consists of:

54 letters, alphabetically arranged (1852-1899)

Dates: 1852-1899

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Archibald Geikie / Correspondence of Sir Archibald Geikie (H-S)

Papers of Sir Charles Lyell

Fonds

Identifier: Coll-203

Scope and Contents Lyell’s 'Papers' serves as a description of several series of archival records, including correspondence to and from Lyell, and other records kept by himself and his team. Lyell’s archive was purposefully created by himself and his team, to evidence his work, achievements and for prosperity. Where evident, Lyell’s own organisation has been retained, and used to structure the series. The archival papers should be seen in the context of the run of Notebooks, his specimen collection, and...

Dates: 1806-1874

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Personal papers, 1804-1870

Sub-Series

Identifier: Coll-51/3/2

Scope and Contents 1 Various documents on John Murchison, Col. Donald Murchison, the Glenshiel Affair, Gaelic songs, and monument to D.M. 2 Various documents re Tarradale, c.1810-1820. 3 Various documents re Tarradale, c.1812-1815. 4 Various documents re Tarradale, July 1815. 5 Various documents re Col. RM.McGregor's estate, 1831-1836. 6 Various documents re McGregor, Massie, etc., 1811-1850. 7 Small notebook labelled: 'Early memoranda of old war from...

Dates: 1804-1870