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Title: Richard H. Richens (1919-1984): Correspondence about the Seaweed Survey of the British Isles in 1942
Date: 1942-1943
Description: The MBA administered a Ministry of Supply contract for a seaweed survey of the British Isles, undertaken by V J Chapman with the assistance of G E Fogg, R A Lewin and R H Richens. The correspondence consists of letters and telegrams between the participants. There are also notes on the logistics. Three diaries were written by Lewin, Richens and Fogg. There are drafts of material for 'Strictly Marginal' by Lewin, a poem by Fogg (?), and two spoof documents. The survey was mainly in relation to supplies for the production of calcium alginate. The material was donated by Mrs Richens, through G E Fogg
Held by: Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
Language: English
Creator(s): Richens, Richard H. (1919-1984)
Physical description: 1 envelope
Access conditions: Access by appointment with MBA Library
Record URL: https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/4cdc7958-a3c8-47c1-b6d2-d29ebb987c95/

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Richard H. Richens (1919-1984): Correspondence about the Seaweed Survey of the British Isles in 1942