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- Created 1864-1867 (Creation)
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13 volumes
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Biographical history
David Watson was a student at the Royal School of Mines from 1864 to 1867. His son, David Meredith Seares Watson (1886-1973), was a leading palaeontologist, and his grandaughter the geologist, Janet Vida Watson (1923-1985).
Archival history
GB 0098 B/WATSON Created 1864-1867 Collection (fonds) 13 volumes Watson , David , fl 1864-1899 , student at the Royal School of Mines
David Watson was a student at the Royal School of Mines from 1864 to 1867. His son, David Meredith Seares Watson (1886-1973), was a leading palaeontologist, and his grandaughter the geologist, Janet Vida Watson (1923-1985).
Deposited by David Watson's son, David Meredith Seares Watson (1886-1973).
Notebooks of David Watson, [1864-1867], containing notes on lectures by Professor Andrew Ramsay concerning geology; lectures by August Wilhelm von Hofmann, 1865; lectures by Professor Edward Frankland concerning organic chemistry; lectures by T H Huxley concerning natural history, 1865; palaeontological demonstrations by Robert Etheridge, 1867; notes on mining, metallurgy and physics.
The notebooks are arranged as outlined in the scope and content.
Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the College Archivist, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, for an appointment.
A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the Archivist. Photocopies are supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Archivist.
English
A catalogue is available at the College Archives.
Papers of Thomas Henry Huxley (B/HUXLEY) and Sir Andrew Crombie Ramsay (KGA RAMSAY), held at Imperial College.
Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. 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. December 2000 Chemistry Etheridge , Robert , 1819-1903 , palaeontologist Frankland , Sir , Edward , 1825-1899 , Knight , chemist Geology Hofmann , August Wilhelm , von , 1818-1892 , chemist x von Hofmann , August Wilhelm Huxley , Thomas Henry , 1825-1895 , scientist and educationist Metallurgy Mining Natural history Organic chemistry Palaeontology Physics Ramsay , Sir , Andrew Crombie , 1814-1891 , Knight , geologist Royal School of Mines Watson , David , 1846-1899 , chemist and metallurgist
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Deposited by David Watson's son, David Meredith Seares Watson (1886-1973).
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Scope and content
Notebooks of David Watson, [1864-1867], containing notes on lectures by Professor Andrew Ramsay concerning geology; lectures by August Wilhelm von Hofmann, 1865; lectures by Professor Edward Frankland concerning organic chemistry; lectures by T H Huxley concerning natural history, 1865; palaeontological demonstrations by Robert Etheridge, 1867; notes on mining, metallurgy and physics.
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Accruals
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The notebooks are arranged as outlined in the scope and content.
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Conditions governing access
Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the College Archivist, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, for an appointment.
Conditions governing reproduction
A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the Archivist. Photocopies are supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Archivist.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Papers of Thomas Henry Huxley (B/HUXLEY) and Sir Andrew Crombie Ramsay (KGA RAMSAY), held at Imperial College.
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A catalogue is available at the College Archives.
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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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- English