Item 53 - C. Page to M. Gibby

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GB 235 GBY/1/1/53

Title

C. Page to M. Gibby

Date(s)

  • 17 June 1985 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

1 page

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Name of creator

(1942-2022)

Biographical history

English botanist, specialised in ferns and spermatophytes. Also interested in conifers.

Phd in cytogenetics from Newcastle University, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at University of Queensland, Brisbane (1968-1970). 1971 appointed to conduct conifer and fern reserach at Royal Botanic Garden Edinbrugh (RBGE).

One of his greatest projects at RBGE was the Conifer Conservation Programme, established a network of safe sites throughout Britain and Ireland for the cultivation of threatened conifer species.

Published:

  • "The Ferns of Great Britain and Ireland" (1982)

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Scope and content

1 page letter. Handwritten.

Attached to 2 letters: From Frédéric Badré to Chris Page (12 June 1985) & Chris Page to Frédéric Badré (17 June 1985)

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Accruals

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As found.

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Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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Handwritten.

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MG Letter No.

103

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Minimal

Dates of creation revision deletion

Created: April 2026, C.Kemnitz

Language(s)

  • English

Script(s)

  • Latin

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