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The H R Davies Collection
Catalogue reference: HRD
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This record is about the The H R Davies Collection dating from 1887-1899.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- HRD
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Title (The name of the record)
- The H R Davies Collection
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1887-1899
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Description (What the record is about)
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Five diaries covering travels in Western China from 1887 - 1899 and work of the Siam Boundary Commission(1892-4). Also letters describing boundary commission 1894. Papers concerning his marriage in Burma.
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Related material (A cross-reference to other related records)
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<p>RGS correspondence blocks 1881-1910 and 1921-1930: Davies, H.R.</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>Davies, Henry Rudolph, 1865-1950, Major General</persname>
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- One box
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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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Presented by his daughter, Dr H. Davies to the RGS in 1964.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- In good condition.
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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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Educated Eton, served with the army in Burma and India 1887-1898. Served China 1900. Brigade and Divisional Commander during World War I. Retired 1923.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/de259e4f-810d-44bd-bc64-95847b9ca032/
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