Correspondence to Sir Archibald Geikie: Duke of Argyll to William Talbot Aveline
- Reference:GB 237 Coll-74/11/7
- Dates of Creation:1873-1894
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:68 letters and telegrams None which affect the use of this material
Scope and Content
The Correspondence to Sir Archibald Geikie: Duke of Argyll to William Talbot Aveline sub-series consists of:
- 59 letters to the Duke of Argyll (1888-1893) arranged chronologically
- 4 telegrams from the Duke of Argyll (1890) arranged chronologically
- 4 letters to William Talbot Aveline (1873-1894) arranged chronologically
Administrative / Biographical History
George Douglas Campbell (1823-1900), 8th Duke of Argyll, had a strong interest in geology. Having been a critic of some of Sir Archibald Geikie's theories as early as 1867, he invited Geikie to Inverary in 1888 to investigate markings he had found on rocks on the estate, which he believed to be fossils. Geikie disagreed but a regular correspondence followed for several years thereafter.
William Talbot Aveline (1822-1903), geologist, corresponded with Geikie on both social and professional matters.
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Grant Buttars 12 October 2001
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