The collection is comprised of journals recording Simpkinson's experiences serving on different ships, containing a mixture of short dated entries and longer accounts with occasional dates. There is also a small set of personal papers, relating mainly to Simpkinson's naval career.
F.G. Simpkinson: Journals and papers
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- ReferenceGB 12 MS Add.7782
- Dates of Creation1832-1906
- Language of MaterialEnglish .
- Physical Description1 archive box(es) 1 box paper paper
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Acquisition Information
Transferred from the Department of Geography, April 1969.
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