Found together with a later page of comments by Nicholson (1997).

The entries record birds seen and heard, nests found etc and include those from a stay in Dieppe, France, Jul-Sep. All appear to be for 1920. There are further notes at the end of the volume, including some on 'New birds 1920'. Inserted near the front is a 3pp manuscript titled 'The Turtledove' on which is a later inscription 'Sedbergh 1920-21'.

There is a later note by Nicholson at the bottom of the page stating that this was probably his first bird article, '18 months ahead of my first paper in "British Birds"'.

'Vane Society records': Manuscript summaries of play-readings, in the hands of various members of the Society, including Nicholson's. See also MS. 15041/61.

Nicholson's personal correspondence with friends he knew from the Vane Society. See also MS. 15041/60.

Chiefly in Nicholson's hand. Much of the material is only partially legible; some possibly relates to College protocol etc.

Correspondence, invitations etc.

Geoffroy St Hilaire Gold Medal, Société Nationale D'Acclimatation de France, May 1956. Letter of notifcation; 1 page manuscript notes in French by Nicholson related to the award.

Godman-Salvin Medal, British Ornithologists' Union, 1962. Printed announcement of the award and citation, from Ibis, 105 (1963).

Honorary Degree (Doctor of Laws), University of Aberdeen, 9 Jul 1964. Correspondence regarding arrangements and arising, with printed citation and press reports, including information about the Graduation ceremony.

Premio Europeo Cortina-Ulisse, Aug 1971. The prize was awarded to Nicholson for his book, The Environmental Revolution, London 1970. Correspondence chiefly regarding acceptance and arrangements; two 1 page manuscript drafts of Nicholson's speech.

Press cuttings, in Italian, concerning the reporting of Premio Europeo Cortina-Ulisse prize.

Europa Preis für Landespflege, Stratsbourg, 1972. Correspondence chiefly regarding acceptance and arrangements; 4 page typescript draft of acceptance speech and offprint containing printed version; cutting of newspaper report.

Founder Membership of the Netherlands Order of the Golden Ark, 1972. Letter of congratulations from Sir Marcus Sieff; further letter regarding the award.

Honorary Membership of the Mark Twain Society, letter of notification of election.

World Wildlife Fund Gold Medal, 9 Jun 1982. Correspondence regarding acceptance and arrangements; 2 typescript drafts of acceptance speech, 1 page of typescript notes and revised version of the speech; correspondence arising.

Honorary Degree (Doctor of Laws), University of Birmingham, 15 Jul 1983. Correspondence, chiefly regarding acceptance and arrangements; brief correspondence regarding offer of an Honorary Degree in 1974 which Nicholson declined.

Busk Medal, Royal Geographical Society, Jun 1991. Copy of Nicholson's acceptance letter, 28 Feb 1990, inscribed with later notes in his hand.