In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-97/CW229

Date

late 19th-early 20th century

Creator

Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland)

Description

Coloured drawing of Alexander Carmichael beside a large ice boulder in Scalpay. Probably painted by his wife Mary Carmichael. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/38

Date

September 1830 - September 1830

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This plain leather brown notebook contains notes on present and future changes, progressive development, climate in Paris, and lists to consult with Deshayes. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/236

Date

26 September 1858 - 4 October 1858

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

Sicily - Mount Etna

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/235

Date

17 September 1858 - 26 September 1858

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

Sicily - Mount Etna

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/21

Date

22 December 1828 - 15 January 1829

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This pink and blue marbled paper notebook covers Lyell's trip from Caltagirone to Naples. It is warped, perhaps from sun or moisture, and the pages appear handcut. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/20

Date

6 December 1828 - 22 December 1828

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This notebook with green and pink marbled covers covers Lyell's journey from Nicolosi to Piazza. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/186

Date

December 1853

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This black notebook contains a record of Charles Lyell’s geological travels around Madeira with Georg Hartung, Charles Bunbury, Mary Horner, and Frances Horner. …