Sir E. Ray (Edwin Ray) Lankester letters,1892-[ca. 1903]

Mss.B.L28

Date: 1892-1903 | Size: 0.25 Linear feet, 50 items

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Abstract

These letters, most of which are undated, concern natural history, spiritualism, his publications, lectures, and teaching.

Background note

Edwin Ray Lankester was a British zoologist and author. He taught at Exeter College (1872-1874), University College (1874-1882), Edinburgh University (1882-1891), and Oxford (1891-1927).

Collection Information

Physical description

50 items.

Provenance

Purchased from Myers (£1488) and accessioned, 06/26/1974 (1974 773ms). See in-house shelf list for additional sources and accession numbers and dates.

Indexing Terms

Family Name(s)

Thiselton-Dyer, Harriet, -- Lady.

Personal Name(s)

Beddard, Frank E. (Frank Evers), 1858-1925
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
Frazer, James George, Sir, 1854-1941
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929
Moore, Aubrey Lackington, 1848-1890
Paget, James, Sir, 1814-1899
Ransome, George
Sclater, Philip Lutley, 1829-1913
Stebbing, Thomas Roscoe Rede

Subject(s)

Natural history.
Science publishing.
Spiritualism.
Zoology -- Study and teaching.

Detailed Inventory

Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Sirs	May 20, 1892	8 7/8x7	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 1p. Accepts ticket for his friend Du Maurier's lecture on the 25th, and will take a seat on the platform. General physical description: 8 7/8x7
Johnston, Harry, 1858-1927. Letter to E. Ray Lankester	January 4, 1902	6 page(s)	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
St. James Park, [London]. Johnston offers slides and photographs of his expeditions. He also complains of omissions in the Natural History Museum's exhibits. Provenance: 1992 - 962ms. Purchased from Henry Bristow Autographs with funds from the Friends of the APS Library, September 1992.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Sir	Oct. 22, 1903	8x10	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 2p. Wishes to purchase a small plot of land near Wimbledon to build a house; asks about sizes and prices. General physical description: 8x10
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Sir	Nov. 9, 1903	7 1/2x9	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 4p. Aks for details on three plots at the Belvedere Estate. General physical description: 7 1/2x9
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Sir	Nov. 14, 1903	7 1/2x9	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. Is sorry for not meeting at Wimbledon. Asks to give instructions to lodge tenants to permit him to see the lodge and grounds some day next week. General physical description: 7 1/2x9
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Beddard	undated	8 7/8x7	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. Jan. 30. Questions and suggestions regarding the price of color plates, and the design and production of drawings. General physical description: 8 7/8x7
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Mr. Frazer	undated	8 7/8x7	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 4p. Feb. 5. Explains that he will not be able to write and deliver the lecture on sea fishes on March 5. Suggests Professor Weldon at University College, who is agreeable and could be prepared in time, to replace him. General physical description: 8 7/8x7
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Beddard	undated	8 7/8x7	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 4p. Feb. 17. Has sent his communication to the Royal Society, cautions him that there may be a wait. Offers advice and critique regarding his drawings and papers, and hopes that the Press will undertake his book.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Stebbing	undated	8 7/8x7	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 1p. July 13. Will be leaving on the 21st to spend a fortnight at the Spa Hotel. Hopes to find him at home. General physical description: 8 7/8x7
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Stebbing	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 4p. August 6th.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Mr. Stebbing	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 2p. Nov. 17.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to My dear Stebbing	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 1p. Dec. 9.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Miss Lewis	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. Feb. 18.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Beddard	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. Feb. 21.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to S. J. Hickson	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. Postal card. Feb. 28.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Kempe	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. Feb. 28.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Sir	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. March 11.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Philip Lutley Sclater	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. May 11.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Sir	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 1p. June 11.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Mrs. Fredk. Smith	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 2p. June 14.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Sir	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 2p. June 17.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to My dear Beddard	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. June 25
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Professor Newton	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 2p. July 6.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Mr. Horsburgh	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 2p. July 7.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Beddard	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 2p. July 19.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Beddard	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 4p. July 23.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Beddard	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 4p. July 23.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Beddard	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 4p. August 22.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Beddard	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. September 26.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Sir	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 1p. October 6.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to My dear Sir	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. October 8.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to My dear Benham	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 2p. October 15.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to My dear Beddard	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. October 30.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Beddard	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 2p. November 8.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Sir	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 2p. December 23.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Beddard	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 3p. December 24.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to My dear Ransome	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Signed "Edwin Lankester". 3p. Friday.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Letter to Dear Sir	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 4p. Saturday.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Envelope addressed to Mr. Benjamin Harrison	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A.L.S. 1p.
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929. Autograph	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File