Papers of William Carruthers

This material is held atUniversity of Birmingham, Cadbury Research Library, Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 150 MS645
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1860 - c 1875
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 2 volumes

Scope and Content

Miscellaneous notes, illustrations and extracts from printed papers compiled by William Carruthers on geological subjects bound into two volumes.

Administrative / Biographical History

William Carruthers FRS (1830-1922), Scottish naturalist, was born in Moffat and educated at Edinbugh University and New College, Edinburgh. He was the Keeper of the Botanical Dept. at the British Museum, President of the Linnaean Society 1886-1890 and President of the Geologist's Association 1875-1877. He also had an interest in the history and literature of Puritanism and as well as his many scientific papers on botany and natural history he also was also the editor of the Children's Messenger for the Presbyterian Church of England.

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Access Information

Open. Access to all registered researchers.

Other Finding Aids

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Custodial History

Former location: MSS 10/iv/12-13
Assigned book numbers 191263-4 on acquisition by the Library

Additional Information

These volumes are tightly bound and unsuitable for copying due to preservation concerns