Corstorphine / Taylor Collection
Reference:
GB 0254 MS 27
Title:
Corstorphine / Taylor Collection
Dates of creation:
1836-1993
Held at:
Dundee University Archives
Extent:
0.87 linear metres.
The records are on paper.
Name of Creator:
George Taylor and Margaret Corstorphine
Level of Description: fonds
Creation Information:
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Revisions:
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Modified at:
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Note
Fonds level description compiled by Sarah Chubb, Archives Hub Project Archivist, September 2001.
Language of Material: eng
Administrative/Biographical History
Flora of Angus
was begun by Robert Henry Corstorphine and Mrs Margaret Corstorphine, continued by [Sir] George Taylor, mainly c.1910-1960. George Taylor became closely involved with the Flora of Angus after the death of Robert Corstorphine, as her poor health left Margaret Corstorphine unable to continue with the work alone.
George Taylor was born in Edinburgh in 1904. He was educated at Edinburgh University where he gained a degree in Botany. Leaving his post-graduate employment at the Royal Botanical Garden, Taylor moved south to establish the botanical section within the British Museum. In 1956 he was appointed the director of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and gained a knighthood in 1962. He died in 1993.
Scope and Content
Notes for and manuscripts of Flora of Angus c.1850-1940; correspondence with some related notes and printed material 1910-1957; miscellaneous volumes and papers 1836-1993.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged within series.
Administrative Information
Custodial History
Unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown.
Accruals
None expected.
Access Conditions
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act and any other appropriate legislation.
Copyright/Reproduction
Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges are made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply.
Existence of Copies
No known copies.
Existence/Location of Originals
The material is original.
Further Information
Finding Aids
Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.
Related Units of Description
Papers retained by University of Dundee, Department of Biological Sciences
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