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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
HTC
Title
The Combe Collection
Date
1873-1924
Description

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.

Arrangement

Diary is in chronological order.

Held by
Royal Geographical Society
Language
English
Creator(s)
<persname>Combe, Harvey Trewythen Brabazon, 1852-1923, soldier</persname>
Physical description
One bound diary and one folder.
Restrictions on use

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.

Access conditions

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.

Immediate source of acquisition

Donated to RGS by his widow 1924.

Physical condition
Diary binding weak.
Unpublished finding aids
<p>The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.</p>
Administrative / biographical background

Served in the East Sussex Regiment 1876-97. JP for Sussex and Co Mayo. Travelled widely in Europe, Asia and Australia. FRGS 1881.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/54ba54af-093b-488f-bc81-5deda07fb954/

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The Combe Collection