Papers relating to Wood-Jones' scientific and historical work
TitlePapers relating to Wood-Jones' scientific and historical work
ReferenceMS0017/2
Level of descriptionseries
Date1828-1974
Scope and ContentThis series contains papers relating to Wood-Jones' work and career including his published and unpublished articles and lectures for various scientific publications including the 'Journal of Anatomy' and the 'Lancet', drafts of his autobiography, a collection of scientific notes and bibliographies Wood-Jones compiled for his research, photographs, sketches and notes for his study of Turbinares, scientific and archaeological manuscripts by other authors sent to Wood-Jones and correspondence, notes and clippings compiled by Wood-Jones during his preparation to write the biography of Archibald Watson. The series also includes poetry and short stories written by Wood-Jones under the pseudonym 'Natterjack' for 'A Medical Bulletin', copies of Wood-Jones' bibliography compiled by Dr Barry Christophers and an extensive collection of photographs, X-Rays and sketches by Wood-Jones for research purposes. Additionally there is a collection of photographs and copies of documents relating to Australian Aborigines and the proclamation of martial law against them in 1828 by George Arthur.
Extent10 boxes
LanguageEnglish
System of arrangementThis series has been divided into nine files: 1) Manuscripts by Wood-Jones 2) Articles by Wood Jones for Newspapers and Journals 3) Lectures, Addresses and Speeches given by Keith 4) Wood-Jones' research on Archibald Watson 5) Manuscripts written by others and sent to Wood-Jones 6) Research notes and bibliographies 7) Papers relating to Australian Aborigines 8) Papers relating to Wood-Jones' study of Oceanic Birds in Australia 9) Photographs, X-Rays and Sketches
Conditions governing accessThis collection is available to everyone for research. It can be consulted in our Research Room at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE. It is essential to book in advance so we can ensure material is available. Please email archives@rcseng.ac.uk to book a Research Room appointment. Access to some records may be restricted due to Data Protection legislation. We will advise where this is the case.
Conditions governing reproductionCopies of material in the archives can be supplied for private study purposes only, depending on the condition of the documents. Some items within this collection may remain within copyright under the terms of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988; it is the responsibility of users to obtain the copyright holder's permission for reproduction of copyright material for purposes other than research or private study. Permission to publish material must be sought in advance from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and, where appropriate, the copyright holder. Please email archives@rcseng.ac.uk in the first instance.
Persons keyword Sir Arthur Keith, 1866-1955, Knight, anatomist
