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Diary of Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, including details of his proposed application for the chair of Natural History at Edinburgh and transcripts of related correspondence., 1853-1854.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19378

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates

  • Creation: 1853-1854.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

69 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

69 folios.

Repository Details

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

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