Papers of Sir William Turner and family

This material is held atEdinburgh University Library Heritage Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 237 Coll-1937
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1850s-1970s
  • Language of Material
    • Multiple languages
  • Physical Description
    • 0.6 linear metre 2 standard-size boxes and one outsize box.

Scope and Content

This fonds consists mostly of certificates, diplomas, letters, and official documents related to Sir William Turner (1832-1916), to his son William Aldren Turner (1864-1945), and his grandson John William Aldren Turner (1911-1980). It also includes documents related to John Aymers MacDougall (1844-1928), and a significant number of family photographs which seemingly belonged to Arthur Patrick Logan Turner (fl 1940s-1970s).

Access Information

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Acquisition Information

Purchased in 2017. Accession no SC-Acc-2017-0253.

Archivist's Note

Catalogued by Aline Brodin in October-December 2018.