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Reference code
GB 235 FRG/1/1/1/1903
Title
Correspondence between Forrest and RBGE pertaining to his employment
Date(s)
- 1903 (Creation)
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Name of creator
(1873-1932)
Biographical history
Born in Falkirk in 1873, George Forrest became one of Scotland's most prolific plant collectors, conducting seven expeditions in Yunnan province, S.W. China between 1904 and his death there in 1932.
Name of creator
(1853-1922)
Biographical history
Son of John Hutton Balfour, Isaac Bayley Balfour was Regius Keeper at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh between 1888 and 1922, specialising in Rhododendrons and Primulas and making improvements to the RBGE's teaching and laboratory facilities.
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Folder of letters and copy letters sent at the time Forrest started working at RBGE between June and September 1903.
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Letters are arranged chronologically.
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Archivist's note
The Forrest correspondence collection summary has been provided by library volunteer Pauline Maclean.