Scrapbooks of H.C. Williamson, F.R.S.

This material is held atUniversity of Dundee Archive Services

  • Reference
    • GB 254 MS 163
  • Former Reference
    • GB 254 MS 15/91
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1902-1921
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 0.08 linear metres

Scope and Content

Scrapbook of news cuttings relating to fishing; 1902-1921; Photocopy of obituary, 1949.

Administrative / Biographical History

Dr Henry C. Williamson (d 1949) graduated from St Andrews University in 1892. He spent five years in Canada investigating the migratory movements of salmon for the Canadian government and thereafter returned to Scotland to continue his research at University College, Dundee. He was a member of staff of the Fishery Board's research station at Aberdeen and made a life-long study of fish and crustacea. He was a fellow of the Royal Society. He died in Dundee in December 1949.

Arrangement

Usually chronological within series.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

These records were transferred from Dundee University Library in 1977

Note

Dr Henry C. Williamson (d 1949) graduated from St Andrews University in 1892. He spent five years in Canada investigating the migratory movements of salmon for the Canadian government and thereafter returned to Scotland to continue his research at University College, Dundee. He was a member of staff of the Fishery Board's research station at Aberdeen and made a life-long study of fish and crustacea. He was a fellow of the Royal Society. He died in Dundee in December 1949.

Other Finding Aids

Scrapbook of news cuttings relating to fishing; 1902-1921; Photocopy of obituary, 1949.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

The records are on paper

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Mareike Platt

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

Accruals

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Additional Information

Published

Catalogued

MS 163