| RefNo | MS/957 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Certificates and correspondence of Henry Kater and of Edward Kater |
| Creator | Kater; Henry (1777 - 1835); British geodicist and metrologist |
| Kater; Edward (1816 - 1866); British photographer |
| Date | 1799-1864 |
| Description | Collected papers, including certificates of election to academies and related documents, with letters from contemporaries, including scientists of distinction. The first part of the volume contains material relating to Henry Kater and his wife, Mary Frances Kater; the latter part to their son, Edward Kater. Edward's collection includes letters and signatures from contemporaries in the world of music and theatre. |
| Extent | 1 volume; 131 items |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Printed |
| PhysicalDescription | Half bound in claret coloured leather, marbled paper boards. Gilded decoration, including to spine, inscribed: 'DIPLOMAS AND AUTOGRAPH LETTERS'. |
| Dimensions | 336x276mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA1206 | Kater; Henry (1777 - 1835) | 1777 - 1835 |
| NA3336 | Kater; Edward (1816 - 1866) | 1816 - 1866 |