Letters to Playfair on the Paris Exhibition of 1855, 'boulets asphyxiants', the School of Mines, diet, appointment of teachers, secular education, the Geological Survey, the Royal Dublin Society etc. Includes correspondence from Henry Cole and with Prince Albert. An account of the letters was given in a lecture by Dr Norrish on 9 May 1951 and printed in the Journal, volume 99 pp537-549
Letters to and from various Chairmen of Council and other members on a broad range of topics including a sub-committee on the Council and its Committees, design and manufacture of Chairman's badge of office, composition of committees, attendance at annual general meetings and special meetings, alteration to charter and bye-laws,general management and Fellowship issues
Personal correspondence mainly to Milne during the 1940s, including letters of congratulation on the award of the Albert Medal. Includes items from Alexander Fleming, Richard Dimbleby, Viscount Bennett and Lord Amulree
Chairman of Council 1850 and 1852; From original taken by Julia Margaret Cameron which is in the Society's possession
Chairman of Council 1886-1887
Chairman of Council 1910-1911
Chairman of Council 1959-1960