Archive of John Lea

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Diaries (1878-1893), cash books (1879-1893) and entomological texts (1890-1930) of John Lea, with various writings by Elizabeth Mary Wright.The diaries contain mainly meteorological observations.

Dates

Creation: 1871-1971, n.d.

Extent

0.75 Linear metres (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 12707/1].

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MSS. 12707/1-5

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12707

Additional Description

Abstract

Diaries and other papers of John Lea, 1871-1971, n.d.

Biographical / Historical

Very little is know about John Lea (1861-1953), who was the brother of Elizabeth Mary Wright (1863–1958), an English linguist and folklorist. Their father was Rev. Frederic Simcox Lea (1823-1893). John Lea was educated at Rugby school and worked as a a clark in the office of Thomas Charles Baring, a banker and Conservative politician. His personal interests included entomology and meteorology.