Royal Society, London - Records, 1699-1932, held by the Royal Society Library

M 1927-1937

fonds

Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]

432766

Microfilm : M 1927-1937. See detailed contents list (85pp.) at Micro. Ref. Bks. 2.3/268.

1 microfilm reels 35 mm

Established 1662, for the promotion of "experimental philosophy". In 1846 membership was limited to only outstanding professional scientists. Since mid 19th century concerned with research funding, award of research professorships and fellowships and British representation at international scientific events

Council minutes, 1771-1932; committee minutes, 1828-1970; miscellaneous correspondence, 1828-1925; letterbooks, 1839-1930; domestic archives, 1823-39; Council documents, 1902-23; classified papers, 1699-ca. 1720; letters and papers, 1756-1806; philosophical transactions manuscripts, 1805-53; general manuscripts, 1766-1902; miscellaneous manuscripts, 1760-1791, and meteorological archives, 1788-1863. Concern scientific expeditions and pursuits in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific, Antarctica, etc

Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project, by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales.
National Library of Australia holds the microfilm masters.
Available for reference.
Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series: M 1927-1937.
Microfilm copy of originals held by the Royal Society Library, London.
Descriptive list available (85pp.).