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Lawrence, George N. (George Newbold), 1806-1895

 Person

biographical statement

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

George N. Lawrence collection

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Orn135
Scope and Contents

Catalog of collections of birds by George N. Lawrence, one volume

Dates: 1867-1889

Harold Herrick diary

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Orn129
Scope and Contents

Volume containing photocopy of the diary of Harold Herrick, the nephew of G.N. Lawrence

Dates: 1869-1933, 1990

George Newbold Lawrence correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Mss .L39
Scope and Contents The George Newbold Lawrence Correspondence collection consists almost completely of handwritten, signed letters received by Lawrence from other ornithologists and naturalists from the United States and Europe discussing the classification of birds and the exchange of bird skins. Some of the folders contain drafts or copies of Lawrence's replies. While there is a small number of official letters from institutions, almost all of the letters are from individuals. In addition to 228 documents...
Dates: 1847-1894; Majority of material found within 1865-1894