Records of the Geological Society of Glasgow, learned society, 1858-, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 ACCN 2561
- Dates of Creation:1858-2019
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:2 linear metres
Scope and Content
ACCN 2561
- Minutes, 1864-1968
- Registers of members, 1858-1960
- Financial records, 1937-1970
- Correspondence, 1973
- Essays, talks and notes by Dugald Bell, 1869-1896
- Notebook recording lending of petrological microscope, 1914-1959
- Library books borrowed register, 1897-1961
- Notices of meetings and excursions, 1858-1905
- Promotional material, 1980s
- Lists of Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow from 1860-1947
- Papers relating to the Scottish Journal of Geology, 1964-1992
- Material relating to the Society's 125th Anniversary, 1983
- Photographs and glass negatives, 1882-1983
ACCN 3471
- Booklets, "Proceedings of the Geological Society of Glasgow", 1966-2009
- Minutes, 1985-2010
- Membership volume, 1967 & 1978
- Photocopy, List of Papers in the Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow, Volumes I-XXV, 1860-1963
ACCN 3653
- Minutes, 1989-2011
- Typed transcript of minutes, 17 May 1858-17 Jan 1859
- Constitutions and related papers, 1968-2009
- Lists of members, 1945-2009
- Booklet, "Proceedings of the Geological Society of Glasgow", 2010-2011
- Photographs of excursions, 1991-1998
- Material relating to a tragic accident during an excursion, 18 May 2001
- Papers and photographs relating to the Society's 150th Anniversary, 2008
- Notices and reports of meetings and excursions, 1971-1985
- Newsletters and notices of lectures, 1986-2010
ACCN 3739
- Lists of members, 1959-2013
- Council correspondence, 1984-1988, Nov 1993
- Papers relating to the "Scottish Journal of Geology", c1999-2010
- Geological Society Glasgow Centenary, 1957
- Photographs, 1898-2010
ACCN 3953
- Minutes, 2011-2014
- Newsletters, 2012-2013
- Proceedings, 2011-2014
- List of members, 1967
- Press cutting from Glasgow Herald, 'Fossil hunter who made fortune out of a dyke', 4 Mar 1986
- Photographs, 1976-1989
- Strathclyde RIGS/ Strathclyde Geoconservation Group Leaflets, 2013-2014
ACCN 4036
- Minutes, 2014
- Proceedings, 2014-2015
- Newsletters, 2013-2015
- GSG Library catalogues, 1886 & 1897
- Strathclyde Geoconservation Group: minutes, action plan, East Dunbartonshire Geodiversity Audit site assessments and maps, 2003-2016
ACCN 4123
- Proceedings, 2015-2016
- Newsletter, 2011
- Papers relating to the history of the Thomas Neville George Memorial Medal, 1892-2015
- Strathclyde Geoconservation Group: minutes, commercial report, "A Geodiversity Audit of the City of Glasgow", 2013-2017
ACCN 4225
- Minutes, 2014-2018
- Proceedings, 2016-2017
- Newsletter, 2017-2018
- Papers relating to Muirshiel Mine, including photograph and plans, 1958-1969
- Strathclyde Geoconservation Group minutes, 2017-2018
ACCN 4280
- Minutes, 2018-2019
- Proceedings, 2017-2018
- Strathclyde Geoconservation Group minutes, 2018-2019
Administrative / Biographical History
The Geological Society of Glasgow was founded in 1858. The society aims to gain an understanding of the study of the earth through excursions and lectures, and is still active to this day.
The Society's early contribution to geological research includes, fossils, an understanding of Scotland's glacial history, geological time and the relationship between climate change and the Earth's rotation. Famous 19th and early 20th Century Presidents include Lord Kelvin (for 21 years), Sir Archibald Geikie, Charles Lapworth, Ben Peach and Walter Gregory.
The Geological Society of Glasgow publishes the "Scottish Journal of Geology" with the Edinburgh Society and continues to publish field guides. The Society still attracts prominent speakers to their lectures and encourages everyone to take advantage of the great geology in the Glasgow Region, some of the most varied of any city in the UK, see http://www.geologyglasgow.org.uk
Arrangement
Listed by box. Items are generally listed in their original order.
Access Information
Access to certain records within this collection is restricted in accordance with data protection legislation as they contain information about potentially living individuals. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Acquisition Information
Gift : GSG : April 2004 : ACCN 2561
Gift : GSG : May 2010 : ACCN 3471
Gift : GSG : Mar 2012 : ACCN 3653
Gift : GSG : 5 Feb 2013 : ACCN 3739
Gift : GSG : 1 Jul 2015 : ACCN 3953
Gift : GSG : 21 Jun 2016 : ACCN 4036
Gift : GSG : 8 Jun 2017 : ACCN 4123
Gift : GSG : 18 Oct 2018 : ACCN 4225
Gift : GSG : 10 Jun 2019 : ACCN 4280
Other Finding Aids
See also University of Glasgow Collections
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Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Applications for permission to quote should be sent to Archives and Special Collections, please email: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures
Custodial History
Papers held by the Geological Society of Glasgow prior to deposit.
Accruals
Accruals expected
Related Material
"Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow" are available to view online in the Lyell Collection at https://www.lyellcollection.org/
Location of Originals
This material is original
Subjects
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