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 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 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
Page 163 from Volume 1 of 'Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, 1851. Reports by the Juries' (Great Exhibition 1851)
offices held include Vice President of the Society and Chairman of Council 1935-1936.
Chairman of Council 1913-1914
Chairman of Council 1856; Colour photocopy
Includes letters and memoranda about arrangements for Reception Committee and correspondence from sponsors
Includes printed notices, lists of participants and financial matters
Copies of letters sent by Sir Henry Trueman Wood, with a loose index
1851 Great Exhibition
Exhibitions
Page 1106b from Volume 3 of 'Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, 1851. Reports by the Juries' (Great Exhibition 1851)
Page 1222 from Volume 3 of 'Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, 1851. Reports by the Juries' (Great Exhibition 1851)
Correspondence with Imperial War Graves Commission, includes letter requesting suggestions for the form and medium of commemoration in cathedrals abroad; twenty-fifth annual report of the Imperial War Graves Commission; suggestions from associated societies and members.