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- 1788-1811 (Creation)
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1 box
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Biographical history
Sir Joseph Banks was born in London in 1743; educated at Harrow School, 1752-1756 and Eton College, 1756-1760, where he showed an interest in botany. Banks matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford and following his father's death in 1761 chose to devote himself to natural history. He was elected a Fellow of Royal Society and Society of Antiquaries, 1766 and in the same year undertook his apprenticeship as a scientifically trained Linnaean naturalist on an expedition to Labrador and Newfoundland. He later undertook the Endeavour voyage of 1768-1771 with James Cook. On his return in 1771, Banks was introduced to King George III, later becoming his friend and advisor on matters concerning science and agriculture.
Banks was president of the Royal Society from 1778 to 1820 and Virtual Director of Royal Botanic Garden at Kew, 1773. Banks was one of the founders of the Africa Society and promoted greater British involvement in the exploration of Africa. He was made a knight in Order of the Bath, 1795 and died in 1820.
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GB 0402 SSC/1 1788-1811 Collection level 1 box Banks , Sir , Joseph , 1743-1820 , 1st Baronet , President of the Royal Society
Sir Joseph Banks was born in London in 1743; educated at Harrow School, 1752-1756 and Eton College, 1756-1760, where he showed an interest in botany. Banks matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford and following his father's death in 1761 chose to devote himself to natural history. He was elected a Fellow of Royal Society and Society of Antiquaries, 1766 and in the same year undertook his apprenticeship as a scientifically trained Linnaean naturalist on an expedition to Labrador and Newfoundland. He later undertook the Endeavour voyage of 1768-1771 with James Cook. On his return in 1771, Banks was introduced to King George III, later becoming his friend and advisor on matters concerning science and agriculture.
Banks was president of the Royal Society from 1778 to 1820 and Virtual Director of Royal Botanic Garden at Kew, 1773. Banks was one of the founders of the Africa Society and promoted greater British involvement in the exploration of Africa. He was made a knight in Order of the Bath, 1795 and died in 1820.
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Papers of Sir Joseph Banks, 1788-1811, comprise microfilm, and enlarged prints from the microfilm, of papers held in the Sutro Collection, State Library of California concerning subjects including the Africa Association.
Arranged in original order.
Accessible 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 the discretion of the Archivist and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
English
Accessible online at Access to Archives, a hard copy catalogue and card list can also be found in the Foyle Reading Room at the Royal Geographical Society.
California State Library and Cambridge University Library hold original film.
Dillon collection, RGS museum and RGS library collections.
Prepared by 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.
November, 2001 and modified in April 2008.. Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa x The African Association x African Association Geography Banks , Sir , Joseph , 1743-1820 , 1st Baronet , naturalist and patron of science Geographical exploration Africa
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Papers of Sir Joseph Banks, 1788-1811, comprise microfilm, and enlarged prints from the microfilm, of papers held in the Sutro Collection, State Library of California concerning subjects including the Africa Association.
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Arranged in original order.
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Accessible 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.
Conditions governing reproduction
Photocopying at the discretion of the Archivist and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
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Dillon collection, RGS museum and RGS library collections.
Finding aids
Accessible online at Access to Archives, a hard copy catalogue and card list can also be found in the Foyle Reading Room at the Royal Geographical Society.
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- Natural history
- Geography » Geographical exploration
- Vehicles » Ships
- Ecosystems » Animal ecology
- Botany
- Scientific development » Technological change » Scientific innovations
- Documents » Primary documents
- Ecosystems
- Scientific development » Technological change
- Vehicles
- Documents
- Scientific development
- Information sources
- Geography » Geographical exploration
- Geography » Geographical exploration
- Information sources
- Documents
- Documents » Primary documents
- Systems of medicine
- Systems of medicine » Preventive medicine
- Health services » Hospitals
- Travel
- Scientific personnel
- Scientific personnel » Scientists
- Health services
- Natural heritage
- Natural heritage » Nature conservation
- Natural heritage » Nature conservation » Nature reserves
- Natural heritage » Nature conservation » Nature reserves » Botanical gardens
- Personnel
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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.
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- English