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Records of the Royal Society of Victoria

Identifier(s): MS 11663

 Collection

Scope and Content

Records include: Minutes 1954-1972. Correspondence 1856-1979. Membership 1874-1980. Financial records 1868-1980. Includes the Royal Society of Victoria building plans and others, 1924-1959 ; Drawing of a setion of Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, 1863 ; 3 drawings of the Tasmanian coal deposits ; Honorary diploma to George Neumayer (MC 5, DR 6)

Dates

  • 1854-1982

Restrictions

None

Historical Information

In 1855 the Victorian Institute for the Advancement of Science and the Philosophical Society of Victoria (both founded 1854) combined to form the Philosophical Institute of Victoria, subsequently renamed the Royal Society of Victoria. Its object, according to its rules, is the promotion of Science, Literature and Art, but for many years it has devoted its attention to Science alone. Its most famous undertaking was the Burke and Wills expedition of 1860-1861.

Extent

9 linear metres (37 boxes)

Language

English

Additional description

Provenance

More information may be available about the provenance of this collection. Contact the Library for more information.

Related Material

Further material at MS 12421, 1931 - 1990.

Subjects

  • Royal Society of Victoria--Archives.
  • Science -- Archives. -- Societies, etc. -- Victoria
  • Victoria -- History

Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Records of the Royal Society of Victoria
Status
Completed
Dates
2007
Description rules
Aacr2, Lcsh
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository details

Repository details

Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

http://www.slv.vic.gov.au
Contact:
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Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
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