GB 0402 EHE - HEAWOOD, Edward (1863-1949)

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GB 0402 EHE

Title

HEAWOOD, Edward (1863-1949)

Date(s)

  • 1929-1949 (Creation)

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2 files

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Biographical history

Born, 1865; educated Cambridge University; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS), 1886-1949; took cources in surveying, geology and botany; took part in a scheme for settling Santals in Bengal Duars, India; joined staff of RGS, 1894; Librarian of the RGS, 1901-1934; Research Medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, 1933; RGS Victoria Medal, 1934; Librarian Emeritus, 1934-1949; died, 1949.

Archival history

GB 0402 EHE 1929-1949 Collection level 2 files Heawood , Edward , 1863-1949 , librarian

Born, 1865; educated Cambridge University; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS), 1886-1949; took cources in surveying, geology and botany; took part in a scheme for settling Santals in Bengal Duars, India; joined staff of RGS, 1894; Librarian of the RGS, 1901-1934; Research Medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, 1933; RGS Victoria Medal, 1934; Librarian Emeritus, 1934-1949; died, 1949.

Research papers of Edward Heawood relating to his publications on watermarks including a collection of drawings of 16th, 17th and 18th century watermarks including drawings prepared for publication in Watermarks, Mainly Of The 17th And 18th Centuries by Heaward and articles in The Library the journal of the Bibliographical Society, 1929-1930.

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 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

Hand list and card index.

Prepared by an archives volunteer using existing finding aids. Revised by Sarah Drewery.
Sources: Obit: The Geographical Journal, Vol. 113, (Jan. - Jun., 1949), pp. 143-144.

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

17January 2002;Oct 2008. Bibliology Social welfare Security Security of property Watermarks Information/library research Heawood , Edward , 1863-1949 , librarian Bibliographical Society

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Research papers of Edward Heawood relating to his publications on watermarks including a collection of drawings of 16th, 17th and 18th century watermarks including drawings prepared for publication in Watermarks, Mainly Of The 17th And 18th Centuries by Heaward and articles in The Library the journal of the Bibliographical Society, 1929-1930.

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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 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.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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English

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Finding aids

Hand list and card index.

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Royal Geographical Society

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

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Language(s)

  • English

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