Typescript entitled 'Dictionary of the Habits and Behaviour of Birds' by John Michael Dewar
Collection
Typescript entitled 'Dictionary of the Habits and Behaviour of Birds' by John Michael Dewar, ready for publication at the time of his death in May 1941, but never published. Unbound. Organized alphabetically by ornithological terms.
Dates
- c.1930s-1941
Extent
0.66 Linear meters (3 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, where available, e.g. MS. 14963/1, fols. 1-2].
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. 14963/1-3
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 14963
Overview
Typescript entitled 'Dictionary of the Habits and Behaviour of Birds' by John Michael Dewar.
Biographical / Historical
John Michael Dewar, physician and ornithologist, was born in 1883 and educated at George Watson College and Edinburgh University. He was a Civilian Medical Doctor to the Royal Air Force and during World War II served as a temporary Assistant Physician at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary until his death in May 1941. His book, The Bird as a Diver, was published by H.F. & G. Witherby in 1924.
Biographical note written with reference to:
B.W.T. (1941), Obituary: John Michael Dewar (1883-1941), British Birds, vol. 35.
Biographical note written with reference to:
B.W.T. (1941), Obituary: John Michael Dewar (1883-1941), British Birds, vol. 35.
Arrangement
Material arranged as received from the Alexander Library of Ornithology.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Alexander Library of Ornithology, 2018.
- Title
- Catalogue of a typescript entitled 'Dictionary of the Habits and Behaviour of Birds' by John Michael Dewar
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- EAD version 2019 by Sarah Thiel and Marion Lowman
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk