Collection SC RSGS reference - Royal Scottish Geographical Society reference collection

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Reference code

GB 249 SC RSGS reference

Title

Royal Scottish Geographical Society reference collection

Date(s)

  • 1813-2008 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

18 metres of books + 2 metres of oversize books

Context area

Name of creator

(Founded 1884)

Administrative history

Founded in 1884 to ‘advance the science of Geography in all its branches’, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society promotes an understanding of the inter-relationships between people, places and the environment through geographical research, education, debate, travel and exploration. The Society also has an important role to play in representing the broader interests of geography education in Scotland and in providing appropriate links between schools, higher education institutions, commerce and industry and the general public.

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

The collection, transferred to the University of Strathclyde in 1993, is held on deposit from the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

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Scope and content

This collection forms part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society collection which is held in the main library. This component of the collection contains the rare and valuable items not available for borrowing.

The collection includes works on polar exploration, mountaineering, travel and topography.

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Accruals

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society continue to make occasional deposits to this collection.

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Conditions governing access

Open

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      Finding aids

      All the books in this collection are catalogued on SUPrimo the University of Strathclyde Library's integrated search service.

      Search "MLRSGSREF" to find a full list of titles in the Royal Scottish Geographical Society reference collection

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