Correspondence of Sir Archibald Geikie: Canadian geologists
- Reference:GB 237 Coll-74/13/4
- Dates of Creation:1872-1900
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:50 letters (with enclosures) None which affect the use of this material
Scope and Content
The Correspondence of Sir Archibald Geikie: Canadian geologists sub-series consists of:
- 50 letters, alphabetically arranged (1872-1900)
Administrative / Biographical History
Sir Archibald Geikie corresponded with a number of Canadian geologists. This sub-series includes the following correspondents:
Robert Bell (1841-1917) was involved in the Royal Society and the Geological Survey of Canada. He also introduced Joseph Burr Tyrrell (1858-1957) to Geikie. (see also Coll-74/13/1) . John William Dawson (1820-1889) introduced his son, George Mercer Dawson (1849-1901) to Geikie.
Bernard James Harrington (1848-1907) was the author of Life of Sir William E. Logan Kt., ( 1883) and sent Geikie a copy. Thomas Sterry Hunt (1826-1892) investigated Canadian and American geology. Alexander Murray (1810-1884) was Director General of the Geological Survey of Newfoundland and also had a home in Crieff. .
Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn (1824-1902) was Director of the Geological Survey of Canada and wrote most of his correspondence to Geikie while in this post. He had interests in the geology of America, Canada and Australia. Joseph Burr Tyrrell (1858-1957) applied for the professorship of Geology at the University of Toronto.
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Grant Buttars 10 January 2002
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