GB 0402 MAG - GLYNNE, Mary (b 1895)

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GB 0402 MAG

Title

GLYNNE, Mary (b 1895)

Date(s)

  • [1950]-1977 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

4 folders

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

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.

Archival history

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.

None expected

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

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Donated by Miss L Andrews on behalf of the author, 1989.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

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.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

None expected

System of arrangement

As outlined in the Scope and Content.

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Conditions governing access

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.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.

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Royal Geographical Society

Rules and/or conventions used

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

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