| Ref No | LDGSL/838 |
| Title | Roderick Impey Murchison collection: correspondence, 1808-1871 |
| Date | 1808-1871 |
| Level | Series |
| Extent | 2430 letters |
| Format | Document |
| Description | Letters mostly to Roderick Impey Murchison, later Sir Roderick Impey Murchison, from 876 writers, 1808-1871. The topics mostly relate to Murchison's involvement in a number of organisations, including the Geological Society, Royal Geographical Society, Geological Survey and British Association, but include letters from social acquaintances.
Unless stated, the letters are addressed to Murchison but a small number are to his wife Charlotte Murchison. |
| Arrangement | Legacy arrangement has been retained for ease of use. Items can therefore be found under 'alt ref'. |
| Access Conditions | Access is by appointment only. Please contact the Archivist for further information. |
| Language | English, French and German. |
| ArchNote | Description by John Thackray; revised by Caroline Lam |
| CreatorName | MURCHISON | Sir | Roderick Impey | 1792-1871 | Baronet | geologist and geographer |