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Ref NoDF/ZOO/235/1/1/2/173
Alt Ref NoDF235/1/1/2/173
TitleRidewood, W
Description2 letters to Georges Boulenger from Walter Ridewood, Director's Office, British Museum (Natural History), concerning models to be made of specimens at the request of Edwin Ray Lankester, Director

Was previously DF235/1/3/173
Date1901
AccessStatusOpen
Held ByNHM Archives
Extent2
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CodePersonNameDates
PX820Ridewood; Walter George (1864-1921)1864-1921
PX21Lankester; Sir; Edwin Ray (1847-1929); Zoologist; Director of the British Museum (Natural History)1847-1929
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