Biographical Papers

Date:
1822-1912
Reference:
GALTON/1/2
Part of:
Galton Papers
  • Archives and manuscripts

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Description

Biographical papers relating to Sir Francis Galton, and his wife Lousia Butler. The series consists of:

  • Records from Galton's childhood to early adulthood, including early writings, drawings, and diary entries.
  • Records from Galton's time at King Edward's School Birmingham; at the General Hospital Birmingham; and Trinity College Cambridge.
  • Records of Galton's travels and subsequent publications.
  • Records of Galton's activities in various learned societies, and honors awarded to him.
  • Records concerning the execution of his estate.

    • Publication/Creation

    1822-1912

    Physical description

    8 boxes

    Location of duplicates

    A digitised copy is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

    Terms of use

    The papers are available at UCL Special Collections and Archives subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material, after the completion of a Reader's Undertaking.

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    Location of original

    The original material is held at UCL Special Collections. This catalogue is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

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