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- 1836-1840 (Creation)
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3 folders
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Biographical history
Brant served as HM Consul in Erzerum, Turkey, from 1836-1840 and in Damascus during the late 1850s. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, 1857-1861.
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GB 0402 SSC/10 1836-1840 collection 3 folders Brant , James , d 1861 , diplomat
Brant served as HM Consul in Erzerum, Turkey, from 1836-1840 and in Damascus during the late 1850s. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, 1857-1861.
Donated by Cdr J Brant (son), 1931.
Papers of James Brant comprising a report of a journey through part of Armenia and Asia Minor, 1836, published in the Journal of the Royal Georgraphical Society vol 6; ten letters from Captain Washington and Colonel Jackson, (secretaries of the Royal Geographical Society) to Brant 1829-43; sketch map of disputed territory between 'Ghuriel' and 'Adjarah'. The collection also includes an impression of an RGS wax seal on an envelope, the only example of such a seal held within the archives.
None expected
As shown above in the Scope and Content field.
Open by appointment only, subject to completion of application form. Non-Fellows require a letter of reference.
Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of an application form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
English
The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.
RGS correspondence blocks 1834-40 and 1851-60.
British Library Manuscript Collections: Add MSS 42512, 42565-66, 1830-61; Public Record Office of Northern Ireland: D 1071, 1860-61: letters (15) to Lord Dufferin; National Army Museum Department of Archives: 6807/279-305, letters to Lord Raglan, 1854-1855.
Prepared by David Tatham, Archives Volunteer using existing finding aids and on behalf of the RSLP AIM25 Project. ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA. August 2001 Armenia Brant , James , d 1861 , diplomat Caucasian States Geographical exploration Geography Literary forms and genres Literature Middle East Nonfiction Prose Travel writing
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Cdr J Brant (son), 1931.
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Scope and content
Papers of James Brant comprising a report of a journey through part of Armenia and Asia Minor, 1836, published in the Journal of the Royal Georgraphical Society vol 6; ten letters from Captain Washington and Colonel Jackson, (secretaries of the Royal Geographical Society) to Brant 1829-43; sketch map of disputed territory between 'Ghuriel' and 'Adjarah'. The collection also includes an impression of an RGS wax seal on an envelope, the only example of such a seal held within the archives.
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None expected
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As shown above in the Scope and Content field.
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Conditions governing access
Open by appointment only, subject to completion of application form. Non-Fellows require a letter of reference.
Conditions governing reproduction
Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of an application 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
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
RGS correspondence blocks 1834-40 and 1851-60.
Finding aids
The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.
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British Library Manuscript Collections: Add MSS 42512, 42565-66, 1830-61; Public Record Office of Northern Ireland: D 1071, 1860-61: letters (15) to Lord Dufferin; National Army Museum Department of Archives: 6807/279-305, letters to Lord Raglan, 1854-1855.
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ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA.
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Language(s)
- English