British Museum (Natural History): Department of Entomology: Donation Records

This series contains the volumes in which incoming presented collections were entered in the first instance. Each collection was given a working number, and a brief description, and the name and address of the donor were recorded. The more formal accessions registers were compiled from these volumes, together with the donations records submitted to the trustees. Many volumes also record the progress of work on the collection, and were known as 'working books'. Most volumes contain notes, lists and letters relating to the collections received.

The donation books were compiled and kept in the different sections of the Department, and were submitted to the Keeper each month for the preparation of official letters of thanks.

Access conditions: Subject to 30 year closure unless otherwise stated