Papers of Sir William Flower (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform] : [M2843] 1886-1891
- Bib ID:
- 818012
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Flower, William Henry, Sir, 1831-1899
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
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- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference.
- Description:
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- Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, 1991
- 16 letters.
- Summary:
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Flower was educated at University College, London and was assistant Surgeon with the 63rd regiment during the Crimean War. He was conservator of the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons, 1861-1884 and Hunterian Professor of Comparative Anatomy, 1870-1884. He was Director of the British Museum (Natural History) 1884 to 1898.
Mainly letters to Flower from correspondents in Australia and New Zealand regarding scientific specimens including human skulls. Correspondents include W. Saville Kent.
- Notes:
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- Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M2843.
- Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1126144509
- Originals held by the British Museum (Natural History), Archives Section, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD.
- Reproduction:
- Microfilm. South Kensington, London : British Museum (Natural History) : Available from the National Library of Australia, 1993. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- List available (2 p.).
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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