Photographs of Henry and Charles Gould, and a printing plate, from the Gould family papers, 1840-1893

PXB 620
R 1153

fonds

1840-1893

Graphic Materials, Objects, Photographs

909320

1 printing plate - metal - 8.2 x 4.1 cm
2 photographs - albumen - 19.1 x 13.7 cm or smaller

Charles Gould (1834-1893), geological surveyor, was born on 4 June 1834 in England, son of John and Elizabeth Gould. After graduating from the University of London (B.A., 1853), he won the Duke of Cornwall's exhibition at the Royal School of Mines in 1854 and a Board of Trade certificate with many first-class passes in 1856. He then travelled with his father in eastern North America early in 1857, worked with the Geological Survey of Great Britain and left for Hobart Town on 12 April 1859. His initial contract at £600 a year with travelling expenses was to make a geological survey and prepare a book on the geology of Tasmania. The contract, first offered on the recommendation of Sir Roderick Murchison, was renewed several times. His surveys covered much of the colony and added greatly to geographical knowledge of western Tasmania. He named peaks along the West Coast Range after contemporary English scientists. He also served as a coal commissioner from March 1862 to June 1867, as a gold commissioner of the western district in 1862 and a magistrate of the territory.

Australian Dictionary of Biography. http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/gould-charles-3645 (Accessed 19 September 2012)

PXB 620
Photograph of Henry Gould, first son of John and Elizabeth Gould, undated

Carte-de-visite of Charles Gould, last son of John and Elizabeth Gould, ca. 1861-1865

R 1153
1 calling card metal printing plate. Inscribed 'Mr Charles Gould. Geological Survey of Great Britain'. Printing plate in small envelope with label on top left hand side 'C. Woodall, Engraver & Printer, 65 Poland Street, Oxford Street.'

This pictorial material is part of the Gould family papers, ca. 1840-1893, at MLMSS 2141

Access via appointment - Applies to R 1153

Out of copyright: Created before 1955 (Photographs)
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

The carte-de-visite of Charles Gould is mentioned in Charles' letter dated 21 March 1865

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