The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
A Forgotten Naturalist of the Seventeenth Century: William Cole of Bristol and His Collections
Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title):Periodical Title:Archives of Natural History Publication Type:Journal Article Authors:Turner,A. J.
Editors: Publisher: Place of Publication: Publication Date:1982 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date): Volume:11 Issue:1 Start Page:27 End Page:41 Abstract:Describes the correspondence between the British patron of sciences Sir Robert Southwell, Oxford scientists, and the 17th-century collector of rock and fossil specimens William Cole, which led to the bequest of the collection to Oxford's Ashmolean Museum. Unlike many contemporary collectors, Cole included in his only items of scientific value, which accounts for Oxford's interest in acquiring it. [M. Hernas]
Descriptors/Keywords:Southwell, Robert
Oxford University (Ashmolean Museum)
Mineralogy
Letters
Fossils
Collectors and Collecting
Cole, William
ISBN:02609541 URL:http://search.ebscohost.com.cyber.usask.ca/login.aspx?direct=true&db=hia&AN=H001303294.01&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live
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