Zone d'identification
Cote
Titre
Date(s)
- 1830-1997 (Création/Production)
Niveau de description
Étendue matérielle et support
224 boxes + unaccessioned material
Zone du contexte
Nom du producteur
Notice biographique
The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) was founded in 1830 as the Royal Geographical Society of London. Its aim was the advancement of Geographical Science. The Society was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria in 1859. In 1995 the RGS merged with the Institute of British Geographers (IBG) to create the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers). Since 1831 the Society has published a Journal, initially containing the principal papers read at the Society's evening meetings and abstracts of Geographical works published elsewhere, it is now a refereed academic publication. The journal has appeared under various titles: Journal of the RGS (JRGS) 1831-1880; Proceedings of the RGS (PRGS) 1857-1878; Proceedings of the RGS (New Series) (PRGS (NS)) 1879-1892; Supplementary Papers (1882-1893); and the Geographical Journal (GJ) 1893 onwards. At first edited by the Secretary of the Society, the preparation and editing of these journals is currently carried out by the Geographical Journal Office.
Histoire archivistique
In most cases the items were sent to the RGS directly by their authors and have remained with the Society ever since.
GB 0402 JMS 1830-1997 Collection (fonds) 224 boxes + unaccessioned material Various
The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) was founded in 1830 as the Royal Geographical Society of London. Its aim was the advancement of Geographical Science. The Society was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria in 1859. In 1995 the RGS merged with the Institute of British Geographers (IBG) to create the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers). Since 1831 the Society has published a Journal, initially containing the principal papers read at the Society's evening meetings and abstracts of Geographical works published elsewhere, it is now a refereed academic publication. The journal has appeared under various titles: Journal of the RGS (JRGS) 1831-1880; Proceedings of the RGS (PRGS) 1857-1878; Proceedings of the RGS (New Series) (PRGS (NS)) 1879-1892; Supplementary Papers (1882-1893); and the Geographical Journal (GJ) 1893 onwards. At first edited by the Secretary of the Society, the preparation and editing of these journals is currently carried out by the Geographical Journal Office.
In most cases the items were sent to the RGS directly by their authors and have remained with the Society ever since.
From the editor, or the Geographical Journal Office.
A collection of articles and letters sent to the Royal Geographical Society for publication in its Journals. This material covers all aspects of geography and exploration across the globe. This includes material from some of the most celebrated 19th and early 20th Century explorations, throughout the World. The articles were often sent to referees and their reports are often to be found with the article, in some cases the referee report has been retained even though the article has been returned to the author.
Some 1940's and most post-1950 articles sent to the GJ are awaiting accessioning, weeding and cataloguing.
Accruals from Geographical Journal Office expected on an occasional basis.
Arranged in 21 series by Geographical region, country, or subject. Within each series files are arranged by date then alphabetically by author. There is also one bound volume from 1836 which contains most of the ms. published in Vol.6 of the JRGS.
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. Please note that in more recent cases copyright of the author may need to be sought.
English
Earlier Mss are handwritten later ones are usually typescript. Some items are fragile.
The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977. Detailed catalogue available in the reading room and online on A2A.
Some items have been microfilmed, others photocopied.
Since 1995 the Society has also published Area & Transactions of the IBG, manuscripts from these journals are held in a separate sequence.
Many of these articles were published, either in full or in part, in the Society's Journals.
Prepared by Huw Thomas, Archives Assistant using existing records and *The record of the RGS 1830-1930 / by H. R. Mill. London: RGS, 1930. Revised by Sarah Drewery. ISAD(G) ed.2 2nd June 2000; Nov 2008. Associations Editing Geographers Geographical exploration Geography Learned societies Organizations Periodicals Publications Publishing Publishing industry Royal Geographical Society Scientific personnel Scientists Communications media Information sciences Personnel People by occupation People
Source immédiate d'acquisition ou de transfert
From the editor, or the Geographical Journal Office.
Zone du contenu et de la structure
Portée et contenu
A collection of articles and letters sent to the Royal Geographical Society for publication in its Journals. This material covers all aspects of geography and exploration across the globe. This includes material from some of the most celebrated 19th and early 20th Century explorations, throughout the World. The articles were often sent to referees and their reports are often to be found with the article, in some cases the referee report has been retained even though the article has been returned to the author.
Évaluation, élimination et calendrier de conservation
Some 1940's and most post-1950 articles sent to the GJ are awaiting accessioning, weeding and cataloguing.
Accroissements
Accruals from Geographical Journal Office expected on an occasional basis.
Mode de classement
Arranged in 21 series by Geographical region, country, or subject. Within each series files are arranged by date then alphabetically by author. There is also one bound volume from 1836 which contains most of the ms. published in Vol.6 of the JRGS.
Zone des conditions d'accès et d'utilisation
Conditions d'accès
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 de 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. Please note that in more recent cases copyright of the author may need to be sought.
Langue des documents
- anglais
Écriture des documents
- latin
Notes de langue et graphie
English
Caractéristiques matérielle et contraintes techniques
Since 1995 the Society has also published Area & Transactions of the IBG, manuscripts from these journals are held in a separate sequence.
Instruments de recherche
The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977. Detailed catalogue available in the reading room and online on A2A.
Zone des sources complémentaires
Existence et lieu de conservation des originaux
Existence et lieu de conservation des copies
Some items have been microfilmed, others photocopied.
Unités de description associées
Note de publication
Zone des notes
Note
Identifiant(s) alternatif(s)
Mots-clés
Mots-clés - Sujets
- Organisation » Association
- Industrie de l'édition » Édition » Préparation d'un texte pour publication
- Personnel scientifique » Scientifique » Géographe
- Géographie » Exploration géographique
- Géographie
- Organisation » Association » Société savante
- Organisation
- Périodique
- Industrie de l'édition » Édition
- Industrie de l'édition
- Personnel scientifique
- Personnel scientifique » Scientifique
- Sciences de l'information
- Personnel
Mots-clés - Lieux
Mots-clés - Noms
Mots-clés - Genre
Zone du contrôle de la description
Identifiant de la description
Identifiant du service d'archives
Règles et/ou conventions utilisées
ISAD(G) ed.2
Statut
Niveau de détail
Dates de production, de révision, de suppression
Langue(s)
- anglais