Charles Waterton papers, [ca. 1830]-1915

Mss.Film.1298

Date: Circa 1830-1915 | Size: 2 microfilm_reel(s)
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Abstract

These reels include letters to George Ord in Pennsylvania (1830-1869) and letters to Charles Edmonstone and sisters-in-law Eliza and Helen Edmonstone. There are also extracts of four volumes of observations on birds recorded by Norman Moore (1862-1871) and letters to Moore.

Background note

Charles Waterton was a naturalist and ornithologist.

Collection Information

Physical description

2 microfilm reels.

Provenance

Purchased from the Moore family (£14.00) and accessioned, 06/02/1972 (1972 1168-9mf).

Location of originals:

Originals in possession of the Moore family.

Early American History Note

This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Microfilm Collection

Personal Name(s)

  • Edmonstone, Charles
  • Edmonstone, Eliza
  • Edmonstone, Helen
  • Moore, Norman, 1847-1922
  • Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865

Subject(s)

  • Birds.
  • Ornithology.