Papers of George Rolleston relating to skulls

This material is held atAshmolean Museum Department of Antiquities, University of Oxford

  • Reference
    • GB 1648 GR/D
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1864 - 1880
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 3 box files

Scope and Content

Papers relating to George Rolleston's study of skulls. This includes a series of papers relating to skulls organized by region, a series of miscellaneous papers relating to skull measurements, and a series of miscellaneous papers concerning skulls. Note that there are also references in other sub-fonds, such as the correspondence files, that also concern Rolleston's study of skulls. The papers primarily include details of the provenance of the skulls and/or skull measurements and observations. Correspondence is also included in the files, often pasted onto the foolscap paper.