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The Thornton Collection.

Catalogue reference: EAT

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Reference
EAT
Title
The Thornton Collection.
Date
1905-08
Description

1) Documents relating to Afganistan a) One letter from Annie Thornton to the Amir of Afganistan and his reply. Dated 1 12 1905. B) Regulations regarding the new leather work in Kabul from the Amir. Dated 1 8 1905. 2) Diary of Ernest Thornton 1908, also contains letters.

Held by
Royal Geographical Society
Language
Arabic, English
Creator(s)
  • <persname>Thornton, Ernest, fl 1905-1908</persname>
  • <persname>Thornton, Annie, fl 1905-1908</persname>
Physical description
Two files.
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.

Unpublished finding aids
<p>RGS Card index system.</p>
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/e88cedca-6aa9-4387-a9d9-95c52af9d02b/

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The Thornton Collection.