Birds in the Collection of Kettlewell

This material is held atMuseum of Zoology Archives, University of Cambridge

  • Reference
    • GB 433 Kettlewell
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1883
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 3 volumes

Scope and Content

There are three notebooks with observations on birds in the collection of C.J. Kettlewell. The entries in the volumes are arranged according to families of birds, and each entry has the name of the bird, list of specimens, various notes and measurements. The University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge lists only one skin collected by C.T. [not C.J.] Kettlewell in 1883.

Administrative / Biographical History

There are no biographical details about C. J. Kettlewell. He was (or was related to) Charles Kettlewell of Dumbleton Hall, Evesham, Gloucestershire, who was the owner of the screw schooner Marchesa.

Access Information

Manuscripts can be consulted on appointment only. The Museum of Zoology is open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 17:00 pm. Access and reproduction is at the discretion of the Archivist.

Note

Description compiled by Kees Rookmaaker, Archives Hub project archivist

Other Finding Aids

None

Subjects

Ornithology