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Date(s)
- c.1890-1960 (Creation)
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4 photograph albums, loose photographs, 1 box of documents
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Four photo albums (x2 black, 1 blue, 1 red) containing printed photographs (mostly black and white, some hand coloured) of the Younger Family at the Benmore Estate and the Estate itself. Taken between c.1890s-1960s. Some of the albums contain typed notes by David Younger (c.1929-2012).
A box of documents collected by the family relating to mostly to Benmore and a few about the Younger Family. Includes postcards, guidebooks/pamphlets, handwritten research notes by David Younger (c.1929-2012), and newspaper clippings. The box also contained some loose photographs.
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Conditions governing access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment, see (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.
Language of material
English
Script of material
Latin
Language and script notes
The written material is a mix of typed and handwritten.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
4 Albums, different constructions/colours (x2 black, 1 blue with gold border, x1 red with 'Younger Family Album' embossed on the front cover')
The documents are bundled together.
General Condition:
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Overall the albums are in good condition, the odd page has partially loose or detached photographs. The cover the red album is dethatched, pages have heavy foxing, yellowing and discolouration.
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Overall the documents are in a good condition, they look how one would expect considering their age.
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Created: 4 November 2026, C. Kemnitz
Language(s)
English
Script(s)
Latin