Fonds
The Whymper Collection
Catalogue reference: EWH
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This record is about the The Whymper Collection dating from 1871-1911.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- EWH
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Title (The name of the record)
- The Whymper Collection
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1871-1911
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Description (What the record is about)
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Some loose sheets, computations of height, Andes, 1880. Watercolour, "View of Greenland".
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Arrangement (Information about the filing sequence or logical order of the record)
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Two paper files.
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Related material (A cross-reference to other related records)
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<p>RGS Archives - Correspondence Blocks, 1871-80, 1881-1910</p>
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Royal Geographical Society
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- <persname>Whymper, Edward, 1840-1911, wood engraver and alpinist</persname>
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- Two files.
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Restrictions on use (Information on restrictions to the use or reproduction of the material)
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Photocopying subject to the condition of each item and completion of an 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG.
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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Access is via the Society's Foyle Reading Room and is free to Members and Fellows of the Society and to those in formal education (proof of educational status required e.g. a student/staff card or formal letter of introduction from your institution). For all other visitors a & #163;10 daily access fee applies. All visitors are required to provide personal i.d. such as a driving licence or passport.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Handwritten sheets and a watercolour, undated.
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Unpublished finding aids (A note of unpublished indexes, lists or guides to the record)
- <p>The RGS Archives: / a handlist compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS 1977.</p>
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Administrative / biographical background (Historical or biographical information about the creator of the record and the context of its creation)
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FRGS 1865-1911. Obit. Geog. Journal VOL. 38 pp 439-441.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/44955a43-284a-45f8-bfd2-b49928782c4c/
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The Whymper Collection