Scope and content
A complete typewritten transcript of Mantell's diary, housed in four binders, with copies of title pages and plates from Mantell's books laid in.
Dates
- 1819-1852.
Creator
- Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852. (Person)
Language of Material
In English.
Biographical / Historical
British physician and geologist who stimulated popular enthusiasm for the study of fossils.
Extent
4 volumes. (4 volumes.)
Location of Originals Note
Holder of originals: Originals held at the Alexander Turnball Library in New Zealand.
Publications About Described Materials
The journal of Gideon Mantell, surgeon and geologist, edited by E. Cecil Curwen (Oxford University Press, 1940; text substantially cut).
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)