Letters mostly to Clark, with some to his wife Frances Clark (d.1908), Adam Sedgwick (1785-1873) and others, mainly routine in nature, and collected for their autograph value. Another volume, containing letters of scientists, was not acquired. The original numbering in each volume has been retained; in this catalogue the letters are grouped by subject.
John Willis Clark: Correspondence
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.8952-8955
- Dates of Creation
- 1840-1912 (Circa)
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 4 volume(s) 4 volumes
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Purchased 1993
Other Finding Aids
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