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Reference numberNLB/66/244
Alternative reference numberNLB/66 p138
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Francis Alexander Towle, Assistant Secretary of the Royal Society; to Dr. [John Foster] Gaskell, the Uplands, Great Shelford, Near Cambridge
Date26 March 1924
DescriptionExplains that an exhibit of photographs of eminent Biologists is being planned for the British Empire Exhibition and asks for a photo of John Foster Gaskell father, Dr [Walter Holbrook] Gaskell, [FRS], as the Royal Society does not have one and would like to have it copied and enlarged. Asks for the best photo to be chosen and sent as soon as possible.
Extent1p
FormatCarbon
Access statusOpen
Related records in the catalogueNLB/66/286
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA6221Gaskell; Walter Holbrook (1847 - 1914)1847 - 1914
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