Collection GB 0064 HER - Heron-Allen, Edward (1861-1943)

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0064 HER

Title

Heron-Allen, Edward (1861-1943)

Date(s)

  • 1695-1839 (Creation)

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Collection

Extent and medium

2 vols

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) was a marine biologist and zoologist.

Archival history

GB 0064 HER 1695-1839 Collection 2 vols Various

Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) was a marine biologist and zoologist.

Presented in 1938.

Papers of Edward Heron-Allen consisting of engraved portraits and autographed letters from about fifty naval officers, 1695 to 1839. Many of the most notable figures in naval history are represented by a single letter. Those represented by two include Admirals Alexander Cochrane (1758-1832), 1809 and 1810; Lord Duncan, 1796 and 1802; Lord Hood, 1792 and 1797; Lord Keith, 1792 and 1807; Sir Sidney Smith, 1801; and Edward Pellew, Lord Exmouth, 1797. There are three written by Lord St Vincent, 1777, 1797 and 1822.

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English

Detailed catalogue online at the: National Maritime Museum website .

Edited by Sarah Drewery, Jul 2011.
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.

2010-08-26 Pellew , Edward , 1757-1833 , 1st Viscount Exmouth , Admiral Elphinstone , George Keith , 1746-1823 , 1st Viscount Keith , Admiral Duncan , Adam , 1731-1804 , 1st Viscount Duncan , Admiral Hood , Samuel , 1724-1816 , 1st Viscount Hood , Admiral Cochrane , Sir , Alexander Forrester Inglis , 1758-1832 , Knight , Admiral Naval history Jervis , John , 1735-1823 , Earl of St Vincent , Admiral of the Fleet Smith , Sir , William Sidney , 1764-1840 , Knight , Admiral Royal Navy History

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Presented in 1938.

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Scope and content

Papers of Edward Heron-Allen consisting of engraved portraits and autographed letters from about fifty naval officers, 1695 to 1839. Many of the most notable figures in naval history are represented by a single letter. Those represented by two include Admirals Alexander Cochrane (1758-1832), 1809 and 1810; Lord Duncan, 1796 and 1802; Lord Hood, 1792 and 1797; Lord Keith, 1792 and 1807; Sir Sidney Smith, 1801; and Edward Pellew, Lord Exmouth, 1797. There are three written by Lord St Vincent, 1777, 1797 and 1822.

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Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

Detailed catalogue online at the: National Maritime Museum website .

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National Maritime Museum

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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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Language(s)

  • English

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