GB 0402 MCA - ANDREWS, Michael Corbet (d 1934)

40 boxes

GB 0402 MCA 1909 -1934 Collection level 40 boxes Andrews , Michael Corbet , d 1934 , historian of cartography

Michael Corbert Andrews was born in ninetenth century Belfast; studied medieval and early modern maps; worked as a linen manufacturer in Belfast and became a keen historian of early maps and placenames. Andrews was a member of many learned societies; joined the Royal Geographical Society in 1919, becoming a generous donator to its collections of photographs of important maps, and was Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society 1919-1934. Andrews died in 1934.

Presented to the RGS in 1934 by the creator's wife and sister.

Papers of Michael Corbet Andrews, 1909-1934, comprising notes, photographs, tracings and drawings made by M C Andrews from 1909-1934. They refer to early cartographers, calendars, calendar staves, medieval and Sixteenth Century maps of the world with particular attention to the placenames of Scotland and Ireland. This collection notably includes calendars and almanacs; calendars including notes on lunar notations; correspondence notably concerning maps and calendars; descriptive notes on the work of cartographers; tracings and photographs of medieval maps; maps inlcuding Higden maps; photographs and photostats including maps of British Islands and Scotland. The collection also includes portolan charts and some County and medieval maps.

None expected

Arranged in thematic order.

Accessed via the Foyle Reading Room. Free of charge for Fellows, Members and those with valid academic identification. All other users pay a charge and must bring identification in order to register on arrival.

Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.

English, Latin, Italian and other European languages.

The RGS holds detailed lists of the contents of the boxes. The Geographical Journal, Vol. 85, p. 105 summarises the contents.

The originals of any maps from Munich, Koenigsburg and Weimar may have been destroyed.

RGS Archives - Correspondence blocks 1911-1920, 1921-1930 (Andrews, M C) and 1931-1940 (Andrews, E).

Sources: Obituary, The Geographical Journal Vol. 84, pp 541-2.
Prepared by an archives volunteer using existing finding aids and edited by Samantha Velumyl, AIM25 cataloguer.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

27 November 2000 and modified in April 2008. Scotland Andrews , Michael Corbet , d 1934 , historian of cartography Surveying Cartography Visual materials Maps Europe Western Europe UK London England

Presented to the RGS in 1934 by the creator's wife and sister.

Papers of Michael Corbet Andrews, 1909-1934, comprising notes, photographs, tracings and drawings made by M C Andrews from 1909-1934. They refer to early cartographers, calendars, calendar staves, medieval and Sixteenth Century maps of the world with particular attention to the placenames of Scotland and Ireland. This collection notably includes calendars and almanacs; calendars including notes on lunar notations; correspondence notably concerning maps and calendars; descriptive notes on the work of cartographers; tracings and photographs of medieval maps; maps inlcuding Higden maps; photographs and photostats including maps of British Islands and Scotland. The collection also includes portolan charts and some County and medieval maps.

None expected

Arranged in thematic order.

Accessed via the Foyle Reading Room. Free of charge for Fellows, Members and those with valid academic identification. All other users pay a charge and must bring identification in order to register on arrival.

Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.

• English

• Latin

English, Latin, Italian and other European languages.

RGS Archives - Correspondence blocks 1911-1920, 1921-1930 (Andrews, M C) and 1931-1940 (Andrews, E).

The RGS holds detailed lists of the contents of the boxes. The Geographical Journal, Vol. 85, p. 105 summarises the contents.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

• English