Ballard, Francis (1896-1976) Ballard , Francis , 1896-1976 , botanist Botany Scientists Scientific personnel Personnel Papers of Francis Ballard comprising correspondence sent both to and from Ballard, as well as a small number of letters, which were sent between two completely different individuals (10 Oct 1929-18 Dec 1963). Additionally there are botanical notes relating to Ballard's work as a pteriodologist including plant lists from his expedition to Ceylon and proceedings from conferences (20th century); and material, which seems to have compiled during Ballard's time at RBG Kew. Within this compiled material there are a number 19th century letters, which Ballard appears to have arranged somewhat artificially from the papers of John G Baker. 1841-1972 4 boxes containing 31 folders https://atom.aim25.com/ballard-francis-1896-1976-2 GB 0068 BAL eng https://atom.aim25.com/royal-botanic-gardens-kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Unrestricted - surrogates to be used where available.