Whaling log books of Walter Kinnes and David Esplin
- Reference:GB 254 MS 333
- Dates of Creation:1902-1908
- Name of Creator:
- Physical Description:0.12 linear metres
Scope and Content
The volumes consist of four log books and one volume showing various lists kept by Walter Kinnes and David Esplin on board the SS Active during expeditions to Hudson Bay and Straits and also relates to Mica mining.
Arrangement
Usually chronological within series.
Access Information
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions. Clinical information is closed for 100 years.
Acquisition Information
Donated to the University Archive by Grizelda Grimond.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Paper
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Jennifer Johnstone, Assistant Archivist, December 2011
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.
Custodial History
The volumes were found in Lornty House, Blairgowrie owned by the Grimond Family. It is thought that the volumes were not Grimond possessions but possibly belonged to a tenant of Lornty, Captain Taylor who rented the house for a year or two c 1970.
Accruals
Not expected
Additional Information
Published
Catalogued
MS 333
Subjects
Geographical Names