Papers of George Brown

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MS. 14919

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Comprises:

Large album containing handwritten bird observations made in Ceylon, 1921-1925, and at Combe Manor, Inkpen, near Newbury, 1930-1950, with some loose items inserted (letters, printed ephemera, notes on Motacillidae and pressed flowers)
Typescript of 'Notes on the reaction of a mistle thrush (Turdus v. viscivorous) to various stuffed animals', 2 leaves, 1944
Typescript of 'Notes on the reaction of a chaffinch (Fringilla c. coelebs) to various stuffed animals and a cuckoo', 3 leaves, 1944
Typescript of 'Habits of the stone curlew, Burhinus o. oedicnemus, as observed in Berkshire', 14 leaves, 1946

Dates

Creation: 1921-1950

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 14919].

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Shelfmark:

MS. 14919

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 14919

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers of George Brown.

Biographical / Historical

George Brown was born at Purton near Swindon and educated at Cambridge University. He was a tea planter in Ceylon before retiring to Combe Manor, Inkpen, near Newbury.