Geological Society of London

Date: 1821-1852, [1990s]

By: Wennerbom, Alan John, active 1990s

Reference: MS-Group-0829

Description: Comprises a copy of Wennerbom's thesis, in which the contrasts between the careers of Lyell, Mantell, and other contemporary English geologists are explored, as well as their relationship with English society, and the scientific establishment of the time. Includes tables and a bibliography. Also, a bound copy of the transcription of correspondence between Charles Lyell and Gideon Mantell, concerning the geology and fossils of the South Sussex Downs, but including, as their friendship developed, news and opinions of other naturalists and associates in Europe and the Americas, contemporary geological theories and discoveries, political and social gossip, and family news. Includes sketches of geological and palaeontological subjects, and letters from other members of Charles Lyell's family. Includes annotations to letters and notes on the sources of the originals. Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - Charles Lyell and Gideon Mantell, 1821-1852: Their quest for elite status in English geology (PHD Thesis) Relationship complexity - Originals with Mantell Family papers. Wennerbom completed a PhD thesis at the University of Sydney, `Charles Lyell and Gideon Mantell, 1821-1852: their quest for elite status in English geology' in 1999; included with the thesis is a transcription of the correspondence between Lyell and his family and Mantell; most of the letters are from the Mantell papers at the Alexander Turnbull Library Quantity: 1 volume(s) (279 letters). 7 folder(s). 0.15 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Dr A J Wennerbom, Woollahra, New South Wales, May 1999 and July 1999. Thesis contains numerous tables; the copy of correspondence, sketches made by Lyell and Mantell.

Date: 1720, 1839

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-0083-465

Description: Letter from the Geological Society of London (Charles Darwin, Secretary), thanking Gideon Mantell for donations of geological and fossil specimens, 1839; Also invoice from John Boyes (an ancestor of Gideon Mantell?) for harness-making work to the Viscount Montague, 1720.

Date: 1817-1839

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-492

Description: Certificates and other honours issued to Gideon Mantell, inlcuding the Wollaston Medal awarded by the Geological Society of London. Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

Date: 1826-1847

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-469

Description: Note from Lord Melville, Admiralty, 1829; autograph of George Bancroft; poems by Mrs Cornwell Baron Wilson and Miss Bird (`The Dying brigand' and `The Broken gold'); letter to Geraldine Jewsbury from A H Clough re Oxford University politics; letters re poems, receipt of fossils ddonated from the London Geological Society, and envelopes. Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

Date: 1860-1887

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-0037-130

Description: Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1859, 1866-1868

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-284

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 letters). Finding Aids: See inventory for description of contents.

Date: 1811-1847

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-0083-467

Description: Certificates of medical practice from St Bartholomew's Hospital for Gideon Mantell, 1811; specimen of Reeve Brothers' cupro-lithography, nd; letter of thanks from Geological Society of London for donation of fossils, 1847; balloting list for the Geological Society, 1825; Diploma of Fellowship from the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, 1836; Greek award to Mantell, 1839; Certificate of admission to Royal College of Surgeons, 1811; attendance certificates for apprentices to the Society of Apothecaries of London (for Walter Mantell?), 1836. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1863-1867, 1872-1886, n d

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-0037-137

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1833-1851, nd

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-058

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (9 letters). Finding Aids: See inventory for description of contents.

Date: 1830 - 1850

From: Mantell, Gideon Algernon 1790-1852 :Scrapbook. [ca 1810-1840]

By: Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852

Reference: E-295-q-010

Description: Two scenes, possibly of the Geological Society of England. The first (Debit) shows a small group of men meeting, with the text below referring to financial difficulties of their organisation. The second (Credit) shows a large meeting room with chandeliers, and many seated men. The text below refers to the international renown of the members of the Society. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph on paper, 151 x 176 mm

Date: 1859 - 1865

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Bennett, Charles Henry, 1828-1867

Reference: A-418-033/040

Description: Images featuring comical and whimsical scenes, and portraits of learned and artistic types of gentlemen, such as F.R.S. (Fellow of the Royal Society), F.G.S. (Fellow of the Geological Society), R.A. (Royal Academy), F.R.A.S. (Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society), F.R.G.S. (Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society) One engraving is by the Dalziel Brothers. Quantity: 8 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm

Date: 1830-1964

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2767

Description: Selected correspondence and papers from various collections held by the Library, relevant to geology, paleontology and fossils in Australia and New Zealand Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, AJCP, 1993

Date: 1831-1870

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

By: Geological Society of London

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1682

Description: Selections from the Society's records, in particular the Murchison papers, relevant to Australia and New Zealand Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, AJCP, 1984