RBGE acknowledges that our collections contain historic materials which may contain, either in their content or catalogue descriptions, terminology which is inappropriate, outdated, offensive or distressing. Such information does not reflect the current views and values of RBGE. We welcome feedback about the language in our catalogues. While we cannot change fixed attributes connected to items in the collection (e.g. published titles, names or contents) we will always consider requests for changes to be made to other aspects of the records in our catalogues. Please contact archives@rbge.org.uk
I Understand and Wish to Continue or Return to Home Page
•File containing papers and correspondence from 1933 -1989 re: Berberis •Letters from Royal Horticultural Society dated, 28 Dec 1933, 13 Oct 1939, 21 Mar 1940 •Misc. field notes on Berberis 1935 •Corresp. With J Comber (Nymans Gardens) dated, Feb – Jun 1935 •Draft of article in “Gard. Chron.” 15 Jun 1935, Berberis Calliantha figs 168 & 169; p.394 •Photograph Berberis Calliantha dated Oct 1934 K. W. 6308 •Misc. notes on Berberis chrysosphaera (K.W. 11036) ref: Gard Chron XCVIII, p.124 17 Aug 1935 •Misc. correspondence Botanic Gardens Kew dated 12 Sep 1939; 9 Feb 1940; 22 Feb 1940 •Letter dated 15 Sep 1939 RBGE re; K.W. 11036; •Corresp. With Rev. Dr. Leslie W. A. Ahrendt, dated, 18 Jan 1940; 23 Jan 1940; 29 Jan 1940 13 Apr 1940; 30 Aug 1940; 16 Jun 1941; 6 May 1950 •Covering letter from Brian O. Mulligan, to Dr. David Chamberlain at RBGE, dated 13 Mar 1989, detailing all enclosed notes and correspondence regarding Berberis calliantha & Berberis chrysosphaera
• Obituary, reprinted from "The North Western Naturalist" September 1943; a 3 page obituary by George Taylor which includes a portrait of A.H. Evans. • Three items from Botanical Society of Edinburgh archives relating to Evans’s biography and bibliography – correspondence between William Wright Smith, George Taylor, Alex Cowan and J.T. Johnstone including a typed letter from George Taylor to Professor William Wright Smith (6 April 1943) regarding Evans's biography and bibliography; a handwritten note from Alex Cowan to Professor William Wright Smith (12 April 1943) regarding Evans's notification of death and clarification of a date; and a cover note from William Wright Smith to librarian J.T. Johnstone.
Note: Anne Neilson Cumming attended two term courses; Autumn & Spring 1918-1919 for Arts. First Class Examination 92%; Second Class Examination 66%; Passed for Arts March 1919; Demonstrated to Medical Class during the Summer of 1919, 1920 and 1921.
•File containing a copy of a transcript of a letter from Neill to Sir J.E. Smith (15 Feb.1811) Neil, Patrick (Biog. Index; p.126: Index p.113) 1.Copy of letter to Mr. Winch dated 12 May 1828 – filed under “Winch, N.J.” 2.Copy of letters to J.E. Smith in “Don, George” under “Mackay, John” correspondence
•Letter written by Park (held in separate folder "Park, M" in main index box "P" •Extract from Peter Brent, ‘Black Nile’ (1977) featuring the letter written by Park (held in separate folder "Park, M" in main index box "P" •DVD titled ‘Mungo Park Sketchbook, 1795’ holding 40 images (09.09.2007) •DVD titled ‘Mungo Park Sketchbook, 1795’ holding 13 images (09.09.2007)
