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Ref NoDF/ZOO/239/1/46
Alt Ref NoDF239/1/46
TitleCave, AJE: The Cave Collections (GL 1967/13)
DescriptionEnclosed 3 envelopes of specimen cards and manuscript notes. 1 letter from the Senior Experiemental officer, Histology & Preservation Section, Department of Zoology, British Museum (Natural History), to Professor Cave, St Bartholomew's Medical School, Charterhouse Square. 1 letter from T C S Morrison-Scott, British Museum (Natural History) to Professor Cave. File title 'The Cave Collections'. Mammal Department Letter Reference: G.L. 1967/13

Date4 Sep 1967 - 2 Oct 1967
AccessStatusOpen
Related MaterialDF/ZOO/275/3/11 Cave collection specimen sheets, 1969
Held ByNHM Archives
Extent6 items
LevelFile

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PX280Cave; Sir; Alexander James Edward (1900-2001); Professor; Anatomist1900-2001Wikipedia, accessed 29/1/14
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