GB 0402 HGF - FORDHAM, Sir Herbert George (1859-1929)

2 boxes and 7 files

GB 0402 HGF [1682-1829] Collection level 2 boxes and 7 files Fordham , Sir , Herbert George , 1854-1929 , Knight , writer on cartography

Born, 1854; educated at home, at private schools, and at University College, London; member of the Geological Society, 1873; life member of the British Association, 1876; published several papers on the geology, natural history, and botany of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, 1874-1892; family brewery at Ashwell, -1882; called to the bar by the Inner Temple, 1885; chairman of the Cambridgeshire County Council, 1904-1919; gradually became interested in the study of cartography and established his reputation as one of the foremost authorities in Europe on cartography and allied subjects; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, 1924-1929; gold medal of the Brussels Geographical Society, 1929; died, 1929.

Received by the RGS in 1929.

French documents collected by Sir George Fordham relating to posts, routes and cartographers in 18th century France including a receipt and two letters signed by Jacques Cassini; a memoir and a letter of Pierre Tardieu and papers of Rigoley d'Ogny including three letters.

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French

Hand list and card index.

Prepared by Archives volunteer using existing finding aids. Revised by Sarah Drewery. Sources: Oxford DNB.

ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA.

14th June, 2001. Surveying Fordham , Sir , Herbert George , 1854-1929 , Knight , writer on cartography Cartography Information/library personnel Information scientists Cartographers Cassini , Jacques , 1677-1756 , astronomer Tardieu , Pierre-Francois , 1711-1771 , engraver France Western Europe Europe

Received by the RGS in 1929.

French documents collected by Sir George Fordham relating to posts, routes and cartographers in 18th century France including a receipt and two letters signed by Jacques Cassini; a memoir and a letter of Pierre Tardieu and papers of Rigoley d'Ogny including three letters.

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

• Latin

French

Hand list and card index.

ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA.

• English