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Papers relating to the Great Auk

 Collection
Identifier: MS-660
MS-660

  • Staff Only

Description

The collection contains correspondence, papers and pamphlets relating to the provenance of specimens of the extinct great auk and its eggs.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1911 - 1918
  • 1895 - 1926

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.25 linear ft. (1 box) ; 23 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Thomas Parkin (1845-1932), collector. The collection contains papers relating to the provenance of specimens of the extinct Great Auk and its eggs.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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