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Lecture notes of George Combe., 1842.

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Identifier: MS.7444

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

MSS.7443-7445 are written in German, having been delivered on George Combe's tour in Germany in 1842.

The phrenological reports (MSS.7452-7455) comprise the phrenological measurements of many persons, both well-known and obscure, with reports and descriptions of their mental capabilities and weaknesses.

The papers of Cecilia Combe contain a selection of literary efforts, diaries of tours, and the usual memoranda and inventories kept by nineteenth-century housewives.

Dates

  • Creation: 1842.

Language of Materials

The lecture notes are written in German.

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

126 Leaves

Arrangement

126 folios.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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