Record

Reference numberMC/32/28
Alternative reference number17023
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Frederick Orpen] Bower, 1 St John's Terrace, Hillhead, Glasgow, to Mr [Robert] Harrison, The [Assistant Secretary], [Royal Society]
CreatorBower; Frederick Orpen (1855 - 1948)
Date2 February 1917
DescriptionArgues that the regulation pertaining to sending lists of candidates for election to the Royal Society do an injustice to those at a distance. Believes that the list ought to be in the hands of all Fellows a full week before the first Committee proceeds to consider any selection.
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA7963Bower; Frederick Orpen (1855 - 1948); botanist1855 - 1948
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