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- [1950]-1977 (Creation)
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4 folders
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Born, 1895; research plant pathologist in the Plant Pathology Department at the Rothamsted Experimental Station, 1917-1960; one of the original members of the newly formed Mycology Department, 1918; retired,1960; published her final paper in 1985; she was also a renowned climber and was one of the first women to scale mountains such as Fujiyama and the Matterhorn.
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GB 0402 MAG [1950]-1977 Collection Level 4 folders Glynne , Mary Dilys , b 1895 , plant pathologist and mountaineer
Born, 1895; research plant pathologist in the Plant Pathology Department at the Rothamsted Experimental Station, 1917-1960; one of the original members of the newly formed Mycology Department, 1918; retired,1960; published her final paper in 1985; she was also a renowned climber and was one of the first women to scale mountains such as Fujiyama and the Matterhorn.
Donated by Miss L Andrews on behalf of the author, 1989.
Papers of Mary Glynne including notes for lectures by Glynne on Angkor Wat, 1950s and 1960s; press cuttings on Cambodia, 1964-1977; note on books on Cambodia and its history and printed guides to Angkor published by the Cambodia Tourist Office.
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As outlined in the Scope and Content.
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 Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
English
Hand written cards, typescript and print.
The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.
Prepared by Archives Volunteer using existing finding aids. Revised by Sarah Drewery.
Sources: http://www.apsnet.org/apspress/Pioneering-Women-Intros.pdf
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.
Oct 2008 Glynne , Mary Dilys , b 1895 , plant pathologist and mountaineer National history Asian history Travel Travel abroad Teaching methods Lectures (teaching method) Angkor Wat Cambodia South East Asia
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Donated by Miss L Andrews on behalf of the author, 1989.
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Papers of Mary Glynne including notes for lectures by Glynne on Angkor Wat, 1950s and 1960s; press cuttings on Cambodia, 1964-1977; note on books on Cambodia and its history and printed guides to Angkor published by the Cambodia Tourist Office.
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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 Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.
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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