Records of Edinburgh Geological Society

This material is held atEdinburgh University Library Heritage Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 237 Coll-43
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1834-1990
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 19 boxes (3 m).

Scope and Content

The collection contains minute books of general and council meetings from 1834 to 1982; treasurer's accounts; laws, lists and rolls of members; membership applications; and, billets of meetings 1879 to 1939, and 1939-1990; correspondence; and, papers read 1863-64. Printed items include a history of the Edinburgh Geological Society; proceedings of the Society; copies of the Edinburgh Geologist; leaflets; and geological excursion guides.

Access Information

Access should be unrestricted but please check in advance of any consultation.

Acquisition Information

Accession E.1991.28