Correspondence: Sir John Stuart Keltie to Herbert Kynaston
- Reference:GB 237 Coll-74/12/9
- Dates of Creation:1867-1916
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:24 letters None which affect the use of this material
Scope and Content
The Correspondence: Sir John Stuart Keltie to Herbert Kynaston sub-series consists of:
- 24 letters, alphabetically arranged (1867-1916)
Administrative / Biographical History
Sir Archibald Geikie corresponded with a number of people both socially and professionally. This sub-series includes the following correspondents:
Sir John Stuart Keltie (1840-1927) wrote concerning geographical education and matters relating to the Royal Geographical Society.
William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) wrote on the application of physics to geology and also on professional matters, including those relating to the Geological Society and the Royal Society. He also communicated with Geike concerning a memorial for natural philosopher George Francis Fitzgerald (1851-1901).
Charles Kingsley (1819-1875), the author, had an interest in geology and wrote just before embarking on a trip to America.
Reginald Koettlitz (1860-1914) wrote concerning the forthcoming National Antarctic Expedition, asking Geikie for a reference which he duly provided.
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Grant Buttars 03 December 2001
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