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- 1868-1871 (Creation)
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3 folders
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Awarded the Founder's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in 1870 for his journey in Eastern Turkistan. On a second expedition to Gilgit and Yassin financed by the RGS he was murdered at Gilgit, 1870.
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GB 0402 GWH 1868-1871 Collection level 3 folders Hayward , George W , d 1870 , explorer
Awarded the Founder's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in 1870 for his journey in Eastern Turkistan. On a second expedition to Gilgit and Yassin financed by the RGS he was murdered at Gilgit, 1870.
Transferred to the Archives, 1972.
Fifteen watercolours of Turkistan (Ladakh, Kashgar and Yarkand) by George Hayward some with descriptive text on backs; two sketch plans of Kashgar and Yarkand forts and photograph of the grave of Hayward.
As outlined in the Scope and Content.
Accessed 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
In fair condition.
The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.
Journal Mss Central Asia from 1876 to 1871; Letter from F Drew in Journal Mss Central Asia 1871, concerning Hayward's death.
Prepared by an archives volunteer using existing finding aids. Revised by Sarah Drewery.
Sources: 'Discussion on the Murder of Mr. Hayward', Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society of London, Vol. 15, No. 1 (1870-1871), pp. 18-23.
ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA.
8 August 2001; Oct 2008. Fine arts Painting Watercolour painting Geography Geographical exploration Hayward , George W , d 1870 , explorer Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu China East Asia Jammu-Kashmir India South Asia
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Transferred to the Archives, 1972.
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Fifteen watercolours of Turkistan (Ladakh, Kashgar and Yarkand) by George Hayward some with descriptive text on backs; two sketch plans of Kashgar and Yarkand forts and photograph of the grave of Hayward.
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As outlined in the Scope and Content.
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Accessed 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.
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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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Journal Mss Central Asia from 1876 to 1871; Letter from F Drew in Journal Mss Central Asia 1871, concerning Hayward's death.
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The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.
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ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA.
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- English