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Reference numberMC/23/302
Alternative reference number08302
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [John] Milne, Shide, Newport, Isle of Wight, to Sir Archibald [Geikie], [Royal Society]
CreatorMilne; John (1850-1913)
Date2 July 1908
DescriptionConveys a request from the Seismological Committee of the British Association who seek permission to publish the Royal Society's resolution from 6 December 1906, in their upcoming report. States a copy of the resolution is included with the letter [enclosure present]. The resolution emphasises the importance of maintaining the existing practice where all seismological reports and observations for the United Kingdom are collected and transmitted by Professor Milne. It acknowledges the independence of each cooperating station while expressing caution about sending original seismograms by post, opting instead for the distribution of photographic copies.
Extent1p
FormatTypescript
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA6174Geikie; Sir; Archibald (1835 - 1924); geologist and historian1835 - 1924
NA7131Milne; John (1850 - 1913)1850 - 1913
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