George Bruce, Notes on British Birds and their Eggs, 1856-1895
- Reference:GB 227 msQL690.G7S4B8
- Dates of Creation:1856-1895
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:Vol.I 318pp; Vol.II 360pp
Scope and Content
George Bruce, Notes on British Birds and their Eggs.
An observational notebook, arranged by species order after Macgillivray, with details of sightings etc, mostly in Scotland and predominantly in Fife. Contains various relevant news cuttings.
Volume 1 also contains:-
A loose photograph by Dr John Adamson of Edward Ellice MP, 1865. (cf Album 8.64).
An autograph letter signed from 'A B' to [George Bruce] referring to terns on a small loch near Dumfries, 21 June 1958. Signed 'your affectionate brother A B'.
Administrative / Biographical History
George Bruce of St Andrews, Fife, bird watcher.
Access Information
By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.
Acquisition Information
Presented to the Library by Miss J B Bruce, 30 June 1943.
Note
Call number used to be ms 369, ms370
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Binding, quarter morocco with embossed blue paper on boards.
Marbled endpapers.
Paper: 20.6x25.6cmArchivist's Note
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database.
Conditions Governing Use
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