GB 0402 GWH - HAYWARD, George (d 1870)

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GB 0402 GWH

Title

HAYWARD, George (d 1870)

Date(s)

  • 1868-1871 (Creation)

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3 folders

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Name of creator

Biographical history

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.

Archival history

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

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Transferred to the Archives, 1972.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

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.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

As outlined in the Scope and Content.

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Conditions governing access

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.

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

Journal Mss Central Asia from 1876 to 1871; Letter from F Drew in Journal Mss Central Asia 1871, concerning Hayward's death.

Finding aids

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

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Description identifier

Institution identifier

Royal Geographical Society

Rules and/or conventions used

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

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Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

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