Identity area
Reference code
GB 235 RBG/6/1/1/4
Title
RBGE Seed Donation Ledger
Date(s)
- 1830-1838 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 ledger
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Seed Donation Ledger with '[Donations] Seeds 1830-1838' on the spine which dates from 1830 to 1838 and documents donations of plants coded HX-RL from around Britain and the World. There is a chronological index at the back.
Some pages, 137-144 have been torn out of the book, but the donors are listed in the index.
There is a pressed plant inserted at page 196; handle ledger with care.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Permission required from RBGE.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Book to be supported when in use. There is a pressed plant inserted at page 196, handle book with care.
Finding aids
There is a list of donors transcribed by Anne Taylor available on request.