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British Museum (Natural History): Department of Entomology: Specimen Loan Books

Catalogue reference: DF 313

What’s it about?

This record is about the British Museum (Natural History): Department of Entomology: Specimen Loan Books dating from 1904-1974.

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Full description and record details

Reference

DF 313

Title

British Museum (Natural History): Department of Entomology: Specimen Loan Books

Date

1904-1974

Description

This series consists of a series of volumes recording the loan and return of specimens in to and out of the Department. The Registers record the amount of insurance, a statement on the condition of the specimens being loaned out, and a statement on the condition of the specimens on their exit and return to the Department.

Held by
Natural History Museum Library and Archives
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Physical description

144 volume(s)

Access conditions

Access conditions: Subject to 30 year closure unless otherwise stated

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/57b99fb7-9adb-474e-b966-3eb03251c6eb/

Catalogue hierarchy

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British Museum (Natural History): Department of Entomology: Specimen Loan Books