Identity area
Reference code
GB 235 MCW
Title
John MacWatt Primula papers
Date(s)
- 1905 - 2023 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
6 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Papers were donated by MacWatt's daughter Elizabeth Farquharson and her family in April 2023
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A collection of material from and relating to the plantsman and primula specialist Dr. John MacWatt including photographs, paintings, scrapbooks, papers, nursery catalogues, articles, medals and certificates.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Collection is open for consultation by appointment; (right click, open link in new tab: ) https://www.rbge.org.uk/science-and-conservation/library-and-archives/visiting-the-library/
Conditions governing reproduction
Permission required from RBGE, may be copyright restrictions
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
good
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Collection listed, arranged and catalogued by RBGE Research Associate Dr Helen Bennett.
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Description control area
Description identifier
MCW
Institution identifier
GB 235