Sir Michael Foster: papers on sponges

This material is held atCambridge University Library

Scope and Content

Papers on Red Sea sponges, written during a voyage to build a lighthouse opposite Mount Sinai in 1860. Presented, with letter, by Michael Foster (son) to George Bidder, 1930.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Transferred from Department of Zoology, 1989

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