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The Combe Collection
Catalogue reference: HTC
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This record is about the The Combe Collection dating from 1873-1924.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- HTC
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Title (The name of the record)
- The Combe Collection
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1873-1924
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Description (What the record is about)
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Diary describes a journey with his uncle the artist HB Brabazon in 1873-4. Also notes on his life sent by his widow to the RGS. Geographical subject headings: 1) FRANCE 2) ITALY 3) EGYPT.
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Arrangement (Information about the filing sequence or logical order of the record)
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Diary is in chronological order.
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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>Combe, Harvey Trewythen Brabazon, 1852-1923, soldier</persname>
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- One bound diary and one folder.
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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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Immediate source of acquisition (When and where the record was acquired from)
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Donated to RGS by his widow 1924.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Diary binding weak.
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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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Served in the East Sussex Regiment 1876-97. JP for Sussex and Co Mayo. Travelled widely in Europe, Asia and Australia. FRGS 1881.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/54ba54af-093b-488f-bc81-5deda07fb954/
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The Combe Collection