Dublin Horse Show. History. 20th century
Horsemanship. Ireland. 20th century
Royal Dublin Society. Awards
Bees
Jumping competitions and harness classes, children's gymkhana events, and children's riding class. To be held at Ball's Bridge, Dublin, on August 10th, 11th and 12th, 1944. List of prizes. List of awards. List of competitions for bee products at the Society's Flower Show 10th, 11th and 12th, August 1944. Premiums for mares 1944.
Royal Dublin Society
RDS proceedings, volume 181, March to December, 1944
Royal Dublin Society printed by Browne and Nolan Limited
Browne and Nolan (Printers)
1944
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Jumping competitions, also harness classes. Children gymkhana events, and children's riding class to be held at Ball's Bridge, Dublin, on August 9th, 10th and 11th, 1945. List of prizes. List of awards. Bee products at the Society's Flower Show. Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland. Premiums for mares 1945.
RDS proceedings, volume 182, March 8th to December 6th, 1945
1945
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland.
Dublin Horse Show
Royal Dublin Society. Horse Show
Two photographs of Jurgen Kenn on Feuergeist competing for Germany in showjumping (event unknown) at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985.
1985
Maymes Ansell Horse Show Archive 1967 - 2006
Still image
Two photographs of Jurgen Kenn on Stan competing for Germany in the Shell Puissance (showjumping) at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985. Kenn placed second in the competition.
Egypt, Ancient
Carving (Decorative arts)
Relief (Art)
Relief carving of battle of Kadesh on wall of the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Ramesses II.
Steele, Lawrence E.
Castles
Egypt
Karanog Castle from the northwest in Nubia, Egypt.
Temples
View of ruins near the Karnak Temple Complex. Large stones are piled on top of each other.
View of the Karnak Temple Complex at Luxor, Egypt.
Columns and wall that were part of the Karnak Temple Complex at Luxor.
Obelisks
View of the Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt, featuring an obelisk.
Still Image
View of colonnade at the Karnak Temple Complex, near Luxor, Egypt.
Stone walls with square openings at the Karnak Temple Complex at Luxor, Egypt.
Columns
Walls and columns of the Hypostyle Hall at the Karnak Temple Complex at Luxor, Egypt. People can be seen standing in front of the hall.
Dromos and second pylon of the Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt.
Columns and wall in the Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt.
Pylons (Gateways)
View of pylons in the Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt, from a distance.
Kerry cattle
Royal Dublin Society. Spring Show
Cattle breeding. Ireland. 19th century
Kathleen, calved 8th Mary, 1892. Owner and breeder Rt. Hon. The Earl of Clonmell, Bishopscourt, Straffan, Co. Kildare. Entry number 641 in Class 38.-Kerry Cow, calved prior to 1896. Kathleen (1,549). Black ; calved May 8, 1892 ; bred by Exhibitor; s. Shannon (103) ; d. Aicme Kate (946). Winner of first prize in Class 38 and winner of The Blythwood Challenge Bowl.
Royal Dublin Society. Library
RDS proceedings, volume 135, November 10th, 1898 to March 9th, 1899
1899
Black and white photograph in a bound photographic album
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Kerry and Dexter Cattle and other ancient Irish Breeds: A History
Agriculture
The digital reproduction of Kerry and Dexter Cattle and other ancient Irish Breeds: A History by Patrick Leonard Curran.
Patrick Leonard Curran
1990
RDS Library & Archives
Print
The Kerrygold Dublin Horse Show to be held at the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland on August 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 , 1993. Prize schedule. Simmonscourt showjumping events programme. Official catalogue. Map of the premises. Index to exhibitors of horses and ponies. Index to trade exhibitors. International jumping programme. List of awards.
RDS proceedings, volume 230, May-December, 1993
1993
The Kerrygold Dublin Horse Show to be held at the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland, 9 - 13 August, 1994. Prize schedule. Official catalogue. Map of the premises. Index to exhibitors of horses and ponies. Index to trade exhibitors. Arts & crafts competition. Main arena programme. Simmonscourt showjumping events programme. International jumping programme. List of awards.
RDS proceedings, volume 231, May-December, 1994
1994
The Kerrygold Dublin Horse Show to be held at the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland, 8 - 12 August, 1995. Prize schedule. Official catalogue. Map of the premises. Index to exhibitors of horses and ponies. Index to trade exhibitors. Arts & crafts competition. Main arena programme. Simmonscourt showjumping events programme. International jumping programme. List of awards.
RDS proceedings, volume 232, May-December, 1995
1995
Kerrygold Horse Show Official Catalogue 2000. RDS, Dublin, Ireland, Wednesday 9th - Sunday 13th August. Index to exhibitors of horses, ponies and donkeys. Index to standholders. Official programme. A reflection on the origins of the Irish Horse Show by Hugh Leonard. Main arena programme. Simmonscourt showjumping events programme. List of awards.
RDS proceedings, volume 237, May-December, 2000
2000
The Kerrygold Dublin Horse Show to be held at the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland, 7 - 11 August, 1996. Prize schedule. Official catalogue. Map of the premises. Index to exhibitors of horses, ponies and donkeys. Index to trade exhibitors. The EBS Crafts competition. Main arena programme. The RDS - A place to show and a place to sell by Dermot Forde. Simmonscourt showjumping events programme. International jumping programme. List of awards.
RDS proceedings, volume 233, May-December, 1996
1996
Forde, Dermot
The Kerrygold Horse Show to be held at the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland, 6 - 10 August, 1997. Prize schedule. Official catalogue. Map of the premises. Index to exhibitors of horses, ponies and donkeys. Index to trade exhibitors. The EBS Crafts competition. Main arena programme. Simmonscourt showjumping events programme. International jumping programme. National results Main Arena. National results Simmonscourt. International results Main Arena. List of awards.
RDS proceedings, volume 234, May-December, 1997
1997
The Kerrygold Horse Show to be held at the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland, 5 - 9 August, 1998. Prize schedule. Official catalogue. Map of the premises. Index to exhibitors of horses, ponies and donkeys. Index to standholders. Official programme. The EBS Crafts competition. Main arena programme. Simmonscourt showjumping events programme. List of awards.
RDS proceedings, volume 235, May-December, 1998
1998
The Kerrygold Horse Show 1999, 4 - 8 August. Official catalogue. Index to exhibitors of horses, ponies and donkeys. Index to standholders. Official programme. Simmonscourt showjumping events programme. List of awards.
RDS proceedings, volume 236, May-December, 1999
1999
Dublin Horse Show. History. 21st century
Horsemanship. Ireland. 21st century
Catalogue of the Kerrygold Dublin Horse Show, RDS, Dublin, Ireland, Wednesday 8th - Sunday 12th August 2001 . Map of the premises. Official programme. Prize schedule. Main arena programme. Simmonscourt arena events. Results and awards.
2001
Royal Dublin Society. History. 21st century
Official programme Kerrygold Dublin Horse Show, RDS, Dublin, Ireland. Official catalogue Kerrygold Dublin Horse Show, Wednesday 7th - Sunday 11th August, 2002. Map of the premises. Index to exhibitors to horses and ponies. Simmonscourt arena events programme. List of awards.
2002
Three photographs of Kevin Babbington on Carling King competing for Ireland in an unknown event at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2000, and a photograph of an electronic billboard displaying information about Babbington's results. Board reads: 0.00 30.00 NO: 0027 IRL KEVIN BABINGTON CARLING KING
Photograph of Kevin Bourke on Touraliady competing for Australia at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1982.
1982
Kilkenny Foxhound being judged at Foxhound Show
A photograph of a foxhound from the Kilkenny Foxhounds pack being held on a lead and assessed by two judges at the Foxhound Show in Simmonscourt Pavilion. The Foxhound Show featured 16 Classes and a championship and took place on Thursday 8th August at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985.
Five photographs of Killnick Harriers who placed joint third alongside the East Down Foxhounds in the MSD Ivomec Steeplechase Inter-Hunt Competition at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985. The team comprised of Jack Lambert on Rare Bird, Clare Day on Billy Can, Brian Cardiff on Flo, and Jo Scallan on Captain Mac.
Kilmorna, calved 28th March, 1898. Owner Right Hon. Viscount De Vesci, Abbeyleix, Queen's Co. Kilmorna. Black ; bred by Pierce Mahony, Kilmorna, Listowel, North Kerry ; 8. Diarmid (410) ; d. Eyvind an Drachmadh (2,482) by Mac-Oriel (209) p. d. Eyvind an Treas (379) by O'Ruarc (29) ; gr. g. d. Eyvind an Dara, (85) by Aherlow (1). Entry 605 in Class 33 Kerry Bull, calved in 1898. Winner of £5 first prize in Class 33. Winner of The Phoenix Oil Mill Company Challenge Cup, value 70 Guineas.
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Stallions. Breeding. Ireland
Hackney horse
Horse breeds
Coach horses
King Clovis, chestnut, 4 years old, bred by Congested Districts Board, Dublin. Owner and exhibitor Frederick Wrench, Killacoona, Ballybrack. Winner of First Prize in Class 79, Hackney Stallion, entry 844. Winner of the Hackney Horse Society Gold Medal for Stallions.
RDS proceedings, volume 136, November 9, 1899, to March 8, 1900
1900
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Kiosk built from sandstone near Qertassi (Kertassi). Three Egyptian men sit in front of it.
Columns of the Kiosk of Taharqa, portions of the Second Pylon and the entrance to the Hypostyle Hall, in the Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt.
Coloured image of the Kiosk of Trajan on the island of Philae, in the Aswan Low Dam in Egypt.
Photograph taken at RDS Dublin Horse Show 1933 of Knight of the South exhibited and bred by Mr J. M. O'Brien, Lawelstown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Sire Knight of Kilcash, Dam What a Pity. Winner of the Pembroke Cup for the best young horse suitable for hunting bred in Ireland.
1933
The Temple of Kom Ombo in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC.
Jersey cattle
La Belle Charmante, calved 19th April, 1898. Entry 749 in Class 48 - Jersey Heifer, calved in 1898. Owner Vere Ward Brown, Balnagowan, Rathmines, Co. Dublin. — La Belle Charmante. Fawn ; calved April 19, 1898 ; bred by Fowler and de la Perrelle, Southampton, (bred in Ireland); 8. Eurica (2,468, J.H.B.) ; d. imported. Winner of first prize £5 in class 48 and Rockgrove Challenge Cup valued £25
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Ladies' fashion show in the Concert Hall
Photograph of ladies' fashion show held in the Concert Hall at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1933.
Clydesdale horse
Draft horses--Breeding--Ireland
Lady Calista. Foaled 1896. Entry 884, Class 77 Clydesdale Filly, foaled in 1896 or 1897. Owners Lords A. and L. Cecil, Orchardmains, Tonbridge.—Lady Calista. Bay ; foaled 1896 ; bred by Exhibitors ; s. Exquisite (8,621) ; d. Edith Plantagenet (6,040) by Belted Knight (1,395); g. d. Lily of Whiteley (2,352) by Tops-man (886) Winner of £8 First Prize.
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Lady Ravensbury, chestnut filly and first prize winner in Class 7, Thoroughbred Yearling Fillies, entry 143, with handwritten text below the photo describing the horse. Transcription: "Lady Ravensbury. Owner and Breeder, J. C. Murphy, Osberstown, Naas. Foaled, April 15th, 1898. Winner of First prize in Class 7. Height 15.1 hands. Bone 7 1/2."
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Cattle. Breeding. Ireland
Hereford cattle
Beef cattle breeds
Ladysmith, red with white face, calved January 2, 1899, owner and breeder Richard Green. Winner of 1st prize in Class 14, Hereford heifer, entry 378.
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Egyptian landscape and a man leading a donkey through it.
Valley of the Kings (Egypt)
A coloured photograph of the landscape around the Valley of the Kings. Features five horses and five men, who appear to be resting.
Landscape painting, Irish--18th century
Ashford, William, approximately 1746-1824
1780
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An Italianate landscape, with two figures by a weir in the foreground, one seated, the other, a Roman solider, standing and holding a spear and gesticulating to a third figure seated on an outcrop above; a natural rock arch spans the canvas from the top left corner to the middle right edge; in the middle ground is a castle, behind which are rugged mountains extending into the background; indistinctly signed lower right.
Hagen, Willem van der, 1675-1745
1730
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Photograph of a large group of Egyptian people and children.
Still image.
Processions
Photograph of a large group of Egyptian men and women in what appears to be a military procession.
Statues
Carving
A large stone carved in the shape of a hand or a foot.
Latin language
A Latin inscription on stone, with a stick drawing below the text.
Leinster House (Dublin, Ireland)
Sketch of the facade of Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin, with a partial view of the rotundas of the National Library and the National Museum. Inscribed verso: Presented to M.E. Dockrell T.D. by his constituency Feb. 1975.
Martin, Liam C., 1934-
1973
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McGrath, Raymond, 1903-1977
Leinster House: A House with Three Lives
1941
c. 1890
1851
A photograph of Leonard Cave on Giltspur competing for Ireland in showjumping (event unknown) at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985.
A photograph of Leonard Cave on Giltspur competing for Ireland in the Shell Puissance (showjumping) at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985.
Dáil Éireann
1924
Letter from Irish Institution regarding the National Gallery of Ireland
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives
Archaeology
Syria
Letter from W. M. Flinders Petrie, University College London, Gower St WC, to Lawrence E. Steele, dated 21 June 1900. Petrie gives Steele information about a bronze disc. 2pp. Transcription: "My Dear Sir, The bronze disc seems perfectly genuine in its style, but I do not know any such object and should be glad if I might someday examine it. I might possibly read the read the inscription. It seems from the style to be about XXV-XXVI dyn. The most likely connection for it would be the style of work at Marathus in Syria; if it be a coin at all it my be early Phoenician. But it looks pure Egyptian. It is a pity so little is known as to the meanings of scarabs. Nothing can be said about those you ask about, beyond what is obvious to you. The exhibition will be open July 2 to 25. The main interest is the clearing up of them 1st Aug. Yours very truly, Wlm. Flinders Petrie."
Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853-1942
Steele, Lawrence E. Correspondent
Text
Photography
Letter from W. M. Flinders Petrie, 8 Well Road, Hampstead, to Lawrence E. Steele, dated 29 October 1900. Petrie discusses Steele's order of glass plate slides and photographing a grave. 2pp. Transcription: "Dear Mr Steele, The negatives will be all numbered by the book plates of Royal Tombs in a day or two, and then your order for slides will go to Mr Murray along with the negatives for him to print. I have no photo of the minor graves, as it is a long matter to arrange a grave to give an intelligible photo. It takes 1/2 to 1 hour to dress a grave to be photographed, with all the bones [b?] and cleaned and everything in place and ritual. I am off in a few days to Egypt. I hope you, Mr Brooke and others may work up a branch of the E.E.F. in Dublin. You could then have some things sent over. Yours sincerely, Wlm. F. Petrie"
Jewelry
Tombs
Letter from W. M. Flinders Petrie, University College London, Gower Street, London W.C., to Lawrence E. Steele, 18 Crosthwaite Park E., Dublin, dated 15 June 1901. Petrie discusses his publications and photographs. Letter is accompanied by envelope with writing on it. 5pp. Letter transcription: "My dear Sir, Thanks for your subscription. I hope soon to send you the new volumes on the XIIth Dynasty at Abydos. My own "Royal Tombs" II is in the press and I hope to have it out by 1 July. All the photographs in it can be ordered by quoting plate and number, exactly as last year. If I knew when your date of lecture was I would send you the coloured slides of the jewellery on loan. They are irreplaceable now as the negatives have been lost, though sent by registered post. So we shall have to reproduce from some prints. Yours very sincerely, Wlm. F. Petrie."
Petrie, W. M. (William Matthew) Flinders, 1853-1942
1901
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from ?? Goodbody
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from A. A. Campbell Swinton
Campbell Swinton, A. A.
Cathode rays.
A typed letter to Prof. G.F. Fitzgerald in which Swinton sends a copy of his original paper where he describes the outcome and findings of his experiment. Swinton suggests that his findings are contradictory to the suggestions that Prof. Fitzgerald suggests. 1 pp. Transcription: Dear Sir, I have read with much interest your letter in today's "Electrician" in reference to my cathode ray experiments. I have thought it well to write a short note to the "Electrician" on the subject, and have pleasure in sending you herewith copy of same, with a copy of my original paper, on which I have marked the descriptions of the phenomena which appear to me to be somewhat contradictory to the very interesting explanation that you have suggested. Believe me, Yours truly, A. A. C. Swinton
Swinton, Alan A. Cambell (Alan Archibald Campbell), 1863-1930
RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
1897
Fitzgerald, George Francis, 1851-1901
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from A. Gray
University of Wales.
University of Wales, Bangor.
Science
A. Gray writes on behalf of the University of Wales to inquire whether Professor Fitzgerald would consider serving as the External Examiner in Physics. With the Vice Chancellor’s approval, Gray outlines the general duties and compensation, including payment per paper, script, and practical examination. He requests a preliminary response and notes that the exams will take place in the last two weeks of June, though the schedule is not yet finalised. 4pp. Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald I write to ask whether it would be with any possibility if success if the authorities of the University of Wales were to ask you to become their External Examiner in Physics for Degrees. I do this with the cognisance of the Vice Chancellor (Principal of J.V James) and need hardly say that at each examiners' meeting attended, and another fixed sum for each practical examination held. Practical examinations which the Sch. Examiner is expected to attend and supervise and to be held at the three colleges in succession. I can give you full information later, in the meantime perhaps you will let me have a line would give us and all connected with the University much pleasure if you could see your way to act. I cannot state in detail what the emoluments of the office are but they consist of a freed sum (£5 I think) for each paper set with 1/6 for each 'script' looked over, a foxed sum inclusive of expenses for addressed to me at Bangor to say whether you will think of taking the appointment, Believe me, Very truly yours, A. Gray Prof. G.F Fitzgerald P.S The examinations will take place sometime in the last two weeks of June, but the time table is not yet settled. Ag.
Gray, A.
1896
Kelvin, William Thomson, 1824-1907.
Heaviside, Oliver, 1850-1925.
Stokes, George Gabriel, 1819-1903.
Rayleigh, John William Strutt,1842-1919.1842-1919.
A handwritten letter from A, Gray to George F. Fitzgerald dated May 26th 1894. A. Gray writes to Fitzgerald seeking suggestions for important papers on Bessel functions, particularly any not already listed or notable applications in physical research. He mentions ongoing work aimed at explaining magnetism and electricity through medium-based action, focusing on motion and displacement, and centered on the vortex model of galvanic currents. Though the task is challenging, he remains hopeful about achieving meaningful results. Gray also mentions Duhem’s dismissal of Maxwell’s theories and expresses hope that Fitzgerald has recovered from recent ill health. 4pp. Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald, Perhaps I ought not to bother you with the enclosed. If you do know of any important papers dealing with Bessel. Functions perhaps you will kindly indicate them if they are not included in the list. As stated in the circular we have not given in the list the titles of physical memoirs in which Bessel Functions are used, but if you should know of any good applications you can say. Your hands in, we should be extremely glad to have references of course the papers of Lord Kelvin and Rayleigh O. Heaviside & Stokes are referred to in the text and will appear in the separate list referred to in the circular. I am very busy with the work I think I will mention to you in which I a trying to give an account of the phenomena of Magnetism and Electricity from the point of view of action in the medium. I am in hopes that after you see this you will like it; but of course I may be too sanguine. My idea is to present each case (Magnetism & Electricity) an account of the obvious facts and the obvious but incomplete theoretical conclusions, then to connect them with motion and displacement in the medium. The core of the whole thing will be the action of a galvanic current, regarded on the (vortex) origin of the field around it. Sometimes I am very much discouraged by the task as it grows and difficulties develop, but i think I will get through it, with some kind of result which may in part justify the labor spent Have you seen Duhem's Lecons sur l'Electricité et le Magnétisme? He claims in the most arrogant manner to have shown that Maxwell's electromagnetic theories are erroneous. I heard a short time ago that you had not been very well. I trust you are now quite recovered to health. Yours very faithfully A. Gray
1894
Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879.
University College of North Wales.
University of Glasgow.
A handwritten letter from A. Gray to Professor G. F. Fitzgerald, dated August 7th 1899. A. Gray thanks Professor Fitzgerald for his kind letter and strong support for his candidacy. He expresses uncertainty about the Glasgow electing body's decisions due to its mixed academic and non-academic composition. Gray shares a recent experiment with a radiometer in a magnetic field, noting that the vanes stopped spinning completely when exposed to the field. He wonders if this phenomenon has been previously observed. 4pp. Transcription: Dear Prof. Fitzgerald, Many thanks for your very kind letter and testimonial which I received on Saturday. Your statement is all that I could desire, and I am very grateful for it. The electing body at Glasgow is somewhat heterogeneous. The large majority of its members are city men, and though this, I must suppose, is a good thing, it renders their action a little difficult to predict. So far they seem to me, merely a little too exclusively purely academical in examinational honours. I intensely dislike putting my friends to trouble, but if anything further comes in your way by private correspondence or otherwise to help me at this junction I will not be labour thrown away - unless they reject me. I hope to be at Dover for a few days at lest, but it is just possible that I may be prevented. The meetings fits in badly with some of our College arrangements as regards Scholarship examinations. On Saturday I managed to have an hour or two's work with the magnet. One observation which I made, and repeated I should think twenty-five or thirty In succession, times, seems more interesting. I separated the pole faces sufficiently to admit a radiometer with the plan of rotation parallel to the field. The radiometer was driven by a burning taper placed about 14 inches off. A field of about 8000 or 9000 lines was then applied. The spin immediate slowed down and stopped completely. The field in fact held the vanes at rest wit the taper at this distance. Of course the film of black in the vanes conduct and the induced current will retard the motion, but the complete stoppage cannot I seems to still always occur he explained in this way. As soon as the current was shut off, the wheel started and ran as before. Reversing the current made no difference in the result. I see no way at present of explaining this except by supposing that the radiation within the bulb is interfered with by the field. Perhaps this has been noticed before, but I have not heard of it! I am, Yours very sincerely, A, Gray
Rayleigh, John William Strutt, 1842-1919.
Hertz, Heinrich, 1857-1894.
British Association for the Advancement of Science.
Ether (Matter)
A handwritten letter from A. Gray to Professor George F. Fitzgerald, dated, 9th of February 189. A. Gray thanks Fitzgerald for his thoughtful criticism of his book and agrees with many points. He explains that a planned discussion of Maxwell’s theory and mechanical models was accidentally omitted and will be added in future copies. He acknowledges that the Hertzian experiments provide useful analogies but don’t fully explain the motions themselves. Gray hopes to expand on these ideas further in future publications and invites any papers or references Fitzgerald can share. 2pp. Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald, I thank you very much for your letter of the criticism with which on the whole I am disposed to agree. I had planned to give some further discussion and illustrations of Maxwell's theory of the medium, among them his own mechanical illustration and your model. But that part of the book through promised ar p. 177 was accidentally omitted. It ought to have been given as an introduction to Chap. V; and you will see that this would have given the emphasis to the action in the medium just where it is most needed. I think of having a note printed and bound up with future copies of Part I which will help to remove this particular reproach. "With regard to the direction of vibration of the ether" I mean precisely what you say. But no doubt the statement is not so full or so explicit as it ought to be. I hope however it still will tend to remove misunderstanding. As to yours statement that everything is. Bare about the direction of vibration is known experimentally. Sup to the question of "what changes in the medium accompanies electric and magnetic displacement?" I can't agree with it. What I referred to was the "direction of vibration of the ether." I can't think of anything going in which either it is experienced as electric force or magnetic induction which is not a result or manifestation of motion of a medium possessing inertia. The elastic jelly theory of the ether illustrates what I mean, though only imperfectly, as its rigidity requires explanation. When applied to explain the scattering of light by small particles, as in lord Rayleigh's theory of the blue sky, this theory does so satisfactorily if the direction of vibration of the jelly be at right angles to the plane of polarisation in a plane polarised beam. Now whatever theory of the constitution and mechanism of the ether is adopted (and anything hitherto thought of probably only dimly shadows the reality) I take it that the electric and magnetic force or "displacements" correspond to motions of the ether, and these motions must be vibratory motions. To the nature of these motions the Hertzian experiments give a clue by making known to us their analogue, but they do not settle the questions at all as to what these motions are themselves. The knowledge of these analogies & their relation to the plane of polarisation is a great step in advance of I wish I had devoted another paragraph or two to the matter. Part I was merely put in to avoid words of Space, and help some friends experiment to admire me of observation and perfection. I had not at all in mind the Theory of Light and I succeeded in making a better job of it I mean publish it separately in some form or other. In that case I hope to do justice to J. I need hardly say that I shall be very glad of any papers or references on this subject you can give me. Yours very truly, A. Gray
1893
A handwritten letter from A, Gray to Professor G, F, Fitzgerald The writer informs Fitzgerald that Burke, along with two other candidates, for an assistantship, with the decision due next Wednesday. As the position involves preparing students for London examinations. The writer seeks Fitzgerald’s opinion on whether Burke is good enough for this kind of work. While confident in Burke's abilities based on his degree and Fitzgerald’s prior comments, a brief confirmation would be appreciated. The letter also references a missed opportunity to hear Fitzgerald's paper and clarifies a past misunderstanding regarding discussions on magnetic and electrokinetic energy. 4.pp Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald, Burke with other two men, one from Edinburgh, and another from London (whom by the way you must have examined in 1892 as he got a second class in Exp. Physics J. & Edward Tyndall) is in the short list for my assistant ship & the election is to take place on Wednesday next. We shall still, notwithstanding on our University, have to prepare students for London, and of course you know the kind of work a man should be able to do for the London examinations, and especially the higher practical examinations in physics. Now the question has been asked whether Burke is thoroughly conversant with the range and kind of work. I have not much doubt about myself the matter myself. Having regard to his degree your testimonial, & what you told me of his good and bad points as Oxford, but it might be well if you would write me a line or two in answer to this question. I suppose he would compare well with a man you would have fallen a first class at London I am very sorry that owing to the "trifurcation" of Section A I missed his paper. an [Geissler?] tubes. I think there was a little misunderstanding between us when we talked about energy in the Park at Oxford. You were speaking of the energy thrown into the field by the battery in magnetising up a specimen of iron by the steps. I referred to electrokinetic. Energy exciting in the medium, which if requires many of malfunction is event until it seems to me to be 1/2 HB. The energy given out by the battery includes energy spent in doing electromagnetic work over and above..........
RDS Library & Archives GFF collection letters
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Albert Griffiths
Van der Waals forces
A handwritten letter from A. Griffiths to Prof, George F. Fitzgerald, dated April 11th 1899. Albert Griffiths thanks Mr. Fitzgerald for his letter, which allowed him to correct an error before presenting his paper. He appreciates Fitzgerald’s suggestion regarding the spiral for resolving diaphragm issues and plans to use it if objections arise. He defends his method for calculating work done by flow pressure, though he notes a possible omission related to inertia-pressures from diffusion, which he believes have minimal effect. Griffiths describes a new apparatus for measuring diffusion, though it’s showing wear, and briefly speculates on surface tension using Van der Waals’ equation. 3pp. Transcription: Dear Mr Fitzgerald, I was very pleased by your letter of the 27th Feb. Fortunately reading of my papers was postponed till the 10th, and I was able to correct the error in regard to the heat of combination. I see now that the remark in the letter about the large diaphragm was it your dodge of the long spiral would get difficulty beautifully, and if I ever receive objections to the work on the ground of in the upper and lower vessels, I will use of your notion. You seem doubtful of the method calculating the work done by the pressure of the flow. On receiving your letter I went over the work carefully myself, and then with a learned friend. He thinks the work correct, so that if it turns out to be.... easily arise. The only omission that I can think of, is the neglect to take any account of the pressure which may be developed by the presence of diffusion. There is a continual passage of diffused substance up the diffusion tubes which may develop of inertia-pressures. I have not been able to deal with the matter in a satisfactory manner. The inertia-pressures (assuming they exist) would not be of any resultant importance in my apparatus, but they might introduce certain corrections in the details. "The reason why I have avoided gases, up to the present, is that I am afraid of the difficulties of inter-diffusion I have made a new apparatus for the determination of coefficient of diffusion by the means of diffusion convection . It is a modification of the apparatus used to give an experimental illustration of diffusive convection. The vessels at the extremities of the diffusion tubes are connected by suitable tubes to larger vessels, which serve as sinks into which the diffused substance can fall. These sinks can be cleaned out with. little disturbance to the next of the apparatuses. The apparatus commenced by behaving very well, but I have been able to spend so little time with it, that the various indiarubber joints are beginning to show signs of suffer from old age before the completion of the tests. Some additional theory has turned out to be rather interesting. With regard to the existence of surface tension at the boundary between a dense & a dilute solution, I fancy that if one were as bold (or bolder) than the chemists, and applied Van Der Waal's Equation to solution the term a/v^2 might indicate a surface tension. This, of course, has no bearing, on your remarks, for the term is absent from the equation far for a perfect gas. Thanking you for your letter, especially for the correction of the error, I am yours faithfully, Albert Griffiths
Griffiths, Albert
Diffusive Convection
Physical Society of London.
Handwritten letter from Albert Griffith to George F. Fitzgerald, dated 14th December 1898. Griffith is responding to criticism or commentary on his scientific paper "Diffusive Convection". Transcription: "Dear Sir, Having heard your kind remarks on my paper "Diffusive Convection" referred to as criticism, it is perhaps a duty I owe myself to state that, before reading my paper to the Physical Society, I had considered nearly everything you mention in your article "Diffusion in Relation to Work" which appeared in Nature, Nov - . I knew my remarks applied to gases. I had mentally devised machines depending on the ascent of the diffusing substance. I was cognizant of the importance of the rise of the centre of gravity; but was unable to apply that to my apparatus because the rise is the same whether work is done or not. Some time before last Christmas, probably in the summer of 1897, but perhaps as early as 1896, I worked out an equation giving the relationship between the fall of temperature, and the height of the cylinder along which diffusion occurs. Last night in searching through some papers I accidentally came across my original notes; and I find that I considered diffusion upwards, diffusion (combined with [m?] ) with horizontal displacement of the centre of gravity, and [m?] when the centre of gravity falls. It may be mentioned that diffusion could be applied to the constitution of a machine, analogous to Lippmann's electro-motor, by awaiting's ones self of the fact that certain salts apparently travel with the current. In conclusion I may say that personally I was very pleased to see your article. The casual reader is liable to obtain a unong impression of my missions and deficiencies; but life would be very slow and "wouldn't be worth living", if one had to be careful and guarded in every little matter. With thanks for your notice, I am, Yours very truly, Albert Griffiths"
Griffiths, Albert. 1867-1937
1898
Fitzgerald, George Francis, 1851-1901. Correspondent
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Alfred P. Grairs
Grairs, Alfred P.
Technical education.
Handwritten letter from Alfred P. Grairs to Professor George F. Fitzgerald, dated May 8th 1891. Alfred P. Grairs writes to ask Fitzgerald if he knows of a capable candidate for the role of Organising Secretary of Technical Instruction in Agriculture for the County of Somerset. The ideal applicant should be skilled in agricultural chemistry, drafting, public speaking, and lecturing. The position offers a £400 annual salary plus travel expenses and clerical support. 4pp. Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald, Have you a first rate man in your eye who would be Agricultural Chemist, Draughtsman, Speaker, & Organising Lecturer. Enough to fill the position of Organising Sec of Tech & Instruction in her Agriculture [County of Somerset?] Call his attention & it advertisement in "Nature" "Science" and "Art" etc, etc We offer £400 a year & travelling expenses at the highest & will provide office clerical assistance I speak as a coupled County Councillor and as one of the Sub-Committee appointed to Consider applications. I should like to hear of a good representation from T.C.D but please keep my name quite dark. Except from Arnold. Application should be addressed to: the Clerk of the County education Commitee 24, Princes St. Yeovil From some copies of the Scheme under which the County Education Committee are acting & further particulars as to be the duties required can be obtained. Very sincerely yours Alfred, P Grairs
Grairs, Alfred P
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The Orchard,
1891
Fitzgerald, George Francis
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Annie Fitzgerald
Games
Handwritten letter from Annie Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Annie Fitzgerald writes a short and affectionate letter to her father, George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: Dear Papa, Thank you for your letter. I liked it very much. We put up a pole [in] our garden and [a] ball to play. We call it polo. Cousin Willie comes to. Love and kisses from Annie
Fitzgerald, Annie
Handwritten letter from Annie Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: Dear Papa, We were at the shady walk and dolls. Amy massy [p?] with. I send love and kisses, Amy
Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Charles Chree
A letter from Charles Chree to George F. FitzGerald regarding results collected by John Edward Cullum of the Valencia Observatory and his desire to send these results to George F. FitzGerald. pp.1 Inscription: Dear Sir, Mr Cullum of Valencia Observatory applied a fortnight ago for the monthly means of the magnetic elements here for the years 1889-1893 inclusive, for comparison with the results as Valencia which you and he are working at. He has since written expressing the desire that results should be sent to you dearest. You will find them in the enclosed table. I have explained to Mr Cullum that as the results for 1893 are unpublished by the Kew committee I should have to stipulate they should not be published by you until the report of the Kew Committee, at present in proof, shall have been published, or until the permission of the Committee were secured. As the committee meet on the 30th formal application for leave is publish, if that is desired, should reach me before that date. Yours Faithfully, Charles Chree
Chree, Charles, 1860-1928
Fitzgerald, George Francis, 1851-1901, Correspondent
A letter from Charles Chree to George. F Fitzgerald outlining the transport of scientific instruments to Markree Observatory in Co. Sligo. Mr F. W. Henkel is also mentioned as he was the appointed astronomer at Markree Observatory. pp. 2 Transcription: Dear Professor Fitzgerald, We have completed the examination of the dip circle and [xxxx] for Valencia, and gut out the tables too, so that the instruments are ready for transport to Ireland. In case you have no other convoy in view I might mention Mr Henkel of Markree Observatory proposes to begin a course of magnetic instruction here around Jan 8th terminating about Jan 20th when he rehomes I think in Ireland. I know nothing of Mr Henkel or whether he would be likely to undertake charge of the instruments. To whom shall the account be made out for the verification fee? Yours faithfully, Charles Chree Superintendent
Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Charles Chree discussing the delivery of equipment to Ireland and the accidental breaking of a thermometer. pp. 2 Dear Professor Fitzgerald, I am sending up by special messenger the magnetometer and [xxx] circle for Valencia with the tripod stand. The instruments are carefully packed and with and with ordinary careful treatment should arrive safely. Unfortunately one of the thermometers was broken here and we have not had the time as of yet to replace it. A new thermometer however has been ordered and we shall send it directly to Ireland , in a week or so, of course it is not a [secondary?] item. Yours faithfully, Charles Chree Superintendent.
A letter from Charles Chree to Prof. George. F Fitzgerald in which he asks questions about the process of an experiment he is carrying out with magnets. Chree also discusses equipment that he will need in order to carry out further experiments. pp. 2 Transcription: Dear Professor Fitzgerald, I enclose a receipt for your cheque £92.11 . I am somewhat puzzled by the 'black dust'. We take the magnet into pieces and determines its temperature [xxxx] in a water bath, and if I did not know the care usually exercised I should have suspected that if it had been omitted to properly dry out the magnet. In any case as you have interchanged the lens and scale it should certainly be best that we should have the magnet back to redetermine its moment of inertia. For this of course we should make no charge, supposing you pay postage one way. We should want magnets and appendages, including suspension pieces at end of silk thread and auxiliary bar. But we should not require the glass suspension table. Please also send the telescope, Yours faithfully, Charles Chree
A letter from Charles Chree to Prof. G. F Fitzgerald regarding the shipping of scientific equipment to an address in South Kensington by special messenger. 1pp. Transcription: Dear Professor Fitzgerald, I am this morning in respect of your letter of the 16th I shall send the [xxx] and dip circle for Valencia to 8 Gilston Road, South Kensington, on the forenoon of Saturday the 21st, by special messenger. Yours truly, Charles Chree
A handwritten letter from Charles Chree to Prof, Fitzgerald which provides a detailed recommendation for scientific instruments needed for magnetic observations. Chree expresses a strong preference for Dover dip circles and suggests that a unifilar magnetometer is also necessary, recommending Dover as the supplier due to past issues with other manufacturers. He lists the costs of the instruments and their verification, noting a total of £95 1s, and advises that transport to Ireland be handled personally to ensure their safety. Guidance is given to the maintenance of the equipment and the dangers of interference of railway lines to experiments are highlighted. Chree concludes that he will wait for a response before proceeding with the final order. 4pp. Dear Professor Fitzgerald There is I think no doubt that Dover dip circles are the best. The ordinary supply is 2 dip needles which should suffice for you purpose. The other necessary instrument is a unifilar magnetometer - for declination and horizontal force measurements, We used to consider Elliott Bros. the best makers of these, but, though I believe the death of the workman skilled in the construction, their unifilar of some years ago were not very satisfactory, and from our recent experience I should be disposed to recommend Dover, always [favoured?] there is no special hurry. I mention this point because I know Dover to have a considerate amount of magnetic work in hand. It is quite customary for us to order instruments, which it is understood we are to [lest?], and I am quite prepared to do so for you. Without verification - including annotation of tables - horizontal force observations at least are impactable. The cost of the the instruments mentioned are as follows; Dip Circle (2 needles) £26 5 s Verification £ 1 1 s Unifilar magnetometer £ 60 Verification £ 5 5 s Packaging case £ 2 10 s Total £ 95 1 s This would not include transport in Ireland, Probably some trustworthy person had better take the instruments over as personal luggage, A chronometer is required for the [vibration?] experiment in full [xxx?] force; [xxx?} these I presume you already have as in dampness, all the magnets should be left in the absence leave in a dry place, and they should be carefully wiped after each observation if necessary. I know of no precautions possible in the construction of the instruments themselves (but could consider [xxx?] make) there might be drying agent in the experimental hut. There is I understand a railway line and electric [wiring?] on Valentia. I hope the experimental hut is no so near the {tracks?] as to render the rails a source of suspicion or that there is no wires near it. Any uncertainties of that source are troublesome the trains are I presume so few that any issues might be avoided. as to the verification fees mentioned above I have no to modify or remit. I have known the Kew Committee do this in one or two special cases, but the Committee will not probably meet again until [October?] so that no application would be considered until then. I shall await a reply before ordering the instruments, desiring to feel sure you have all the facts before you. Probably the unifilar manometer will not be ready for use until October. Yours faithfully, Charles Chree superintendent
A handwritten letter from Charles Chree to Professor George. F Fitzgerald dated June 29th 1898. The letter discusses correct procedure when caring for and using scientific apparatus. The letter also contains information on the delivery of equipment to Ireland and the barer of verification fees. 2pp. Dear Professor Fitzgerald, I have ordered a unifilar and dip circle from Mr Dover for Valentia, and have written about the damages of climate and the desirability of selecting when there is a choice the materials least likely to suffer from it The danger of using magnetic materials is of course the principle one to avoid. With respect to dampness must much depend in the carefulness of the observer. This is of course a dry climate, but we must never leave any of the magnets in the magnetic hut, and generally give at least the dip circle a wipe after observations. The instruments will I hope be be ready for transportation in Ireland in good time to allow of the observer becoming at home with them before Jan, 1899. Fees for verification all go with the ordinary observer income; their remission does not affect any individual but only the observatory balance. Yours faithfully, Charles Chree
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Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from D.P. Griffith
Handwritten letter from D. P. Griffith to Professor George F. Fitzgerald. Dudley P. Griffith writes to Dr. Fitzgerald to inform him that he has been offered the position of Assistant Engineer on the Bengal & North Western Railway. Before making a final decision, he wishes to speak with Mr. Neville, who is also with the railway and currently in the country. Griffith asks for Mr. Neville's address, as Fitzgerald had previously mentioned that Neville was home on leave. He closes by thanking Fitzgerald for his influence in securing the appointment. 2pp. Transcription: Dear Doctor Fitzgerald, I have been offered the appointment as Assistant Engineer, Bengal & N.W. Railway. I would be very glad if you could let me have the address of Mr. Neville who is on the same line, & who is in this country at present as I would like to have a talk with him about the matter before finally deciding on accepting the appointment. You may possibly know his address as you mentioned to me some time ago the fact of his being home on leave. Thanking you for your influence in getting me the appointment. Yours faithfully, Dudley P. Griffith
Griffith, D. P.
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Dorothy Fitzgerald
Swimming Holidays Drawing
Handwritten letter from Dorothy Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: Dear Papa. Thank you very much for your nice letter and stamps. I swam a little on Tuesday without the swimming collar. We have been to the Velvet Strand twice. Nesta and I were sketching yesterday. Nesta sketched the other side and top of the hotel and I sketched the corn field and the church tower. With very much love and kisses, Your loving Dorothy.
Fitzgerald, Dorothy
Family
Handwritten letter from Dorothy Fitzgerald to George F. Fitzgerald. Transcription: Dear Papa, I hope you will have a fine passage. It will be very nice when your back again. Miss Evans is going into town this afternoon. I am abel to float now. Aunt Edith was here today and Annie. We all send love and kisses. Your loving Dorothy.
Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Ettrick W. Creak
Magnetic science
Handwritten letter from Ettrick W. Creak to George F. Fitzgerald, dated 16 November 1886. Creak discusses the increasing changes in the field of magnetic science as well as instruments he believes are needed for further advances. 4 pp. Transcription: "Dear Professor Fitzgerald, I have been absent from London for ten days and unfortunately your letter was not forwarded to me as you should been answered much sooner. I am glad to hear that you have discovered an enthusiastic magnetic observer at Valentia as eventually he may be of help to magnetic science when most wanted. With regards to the fortnightly observations at Valentia, I hardly think they would come up to modern requirements . With the general knowledge we [can?] process of the Earth's magnetic state at given [spaces?], I have come to the conclusion that we require something very [exact?] for further investigations into the subject. The degree of precision I would [?] advocate is nothing less than that derived from self registering instruments - for Declination Horizontal & Vertical intensity accompanied by an Earth currant apparatus. This latter I consider an important addition as we have so little information therein. The magnetic instruments of the Kew pattern. As a preliminary to the most excellent way, Mr. Cullum might be given a differential declination magnetometer which he might observe hourly (absolute time) for 24 hours every fortnight which compared with Kew would give a general idea of the relative motions of the [?] of the [?] places Kew and Valentia. If his zeal also carried him so far he might make numerous eye observations in days of undoubted disturbance. Preliminary observations of this kind would probably tell us whether the expenses of the self registering instruments was worth incurring. Fortnightly observations of [?] the three elements would furnish good value if carried out through the year, and furnish data for secular change in after years. I am glad you are [?] Cork on the question of a Naval observatory. Is the trade there large enough to support it without Government aid? Your Sincerely Ettrick W. Creak"
Creak, E. W. (Ettrick William), 1835-1920
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Hydrographic Department,
1886
Handwritten letter from Ettrick W. Creak to George F. Fitzgerald, dated 22 October 1886. Creak discusses his observations concerning magnetism in relation to distance. 4 pp. Transcription: "Dear Professor Fitzgerald, I am much obliged to you for your kind offer to make observations of the magnetic elements but considering that you have so long dis-continued the regular observations I can hardly ask you to start afresh even for a week. I am very sorry your intended magnitude survey of Ireland came to naught as it would have been useful in many ways especially in the reconstruction of our chart of Magnetic Declination so important to navigations approaching the English Channel and Irish Coasts. I have a large number of observations which would [be a?] bringing up to date if I only knew really good values for the secular change. Independent observations made at different spots in the same neighbourhood are often most misleading and nothing but continuous observations of the same spot for about 15 or 20 years will give me the annual change as accurately as I desire. I have Greenwich and Kew and Stonyhurst very satisfactorily but I am anxious to obtain the secular change at places on or near a line roughly drawn from Stonyhurst to Berehaven as from my present values the amount of secular change decreases in that direction becoming zero [and?] a line drawn from Newfoundland to the Cape de Verde Islands. I shall however be very glad of any observations from Ireland such as you have so kindly offered to obtain if possible. Yours Sincerely Ettrick W. Creak"
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty
Handwritten letter from Ettrick W. Creak to George F. Fitzgerald, dated 14 October 1886. Creak asks Fitzgerald for help in obtaining research and informs him of his latest publication. 4 pp. Transcription: "Dear Professor Fitzgerald, I am desirous of getting some recent observations of the three magnetic elements in Ireland and I write to ask if you can help me in doing so. When I say recent I mean since 1880 and if I could obtain any continuous observations for secular change it would be of great value to me. The Declination is the more important Element to me at present and that more likely to be observed. Mean Annual Values in the neighborhood of Dublin and each single observations in any part of the country would be very acceptable. I was sorry that I was unable to be present at the B. A. meeting this year but often work quite prevented me. I sent you a copy of a Memorandum which I wrote on the subject of Antarctic research in Terrestrial Magnetism reprinted from the B. A. report by the Scottish Geographical Society. Last Saturday I saw in the printed list of Articles in the forthcoming edition of the Admiralty Manual Sci. Enq. that for every contributor entitled to F. R. S. after his name it was duly recorded except myself. I wrote to Sir R. Ball a note pointing out the omission and telling him that I had no idea that it was intentional but asking him to have it corrected. Perhaps you will smile at my [action?] in the matter but as the book is largely intended for naval officers supplied & survey ship where the distinction of F. RS. is exceedingly rare I felt bound to write. Hoping you are quite well. Believe me. Yours very truly Ettrick W. Creak"
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Frederick Guthrie
Guthrie, Frederick, 1833-1886
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland)
Frederick Guthrie wrote to Professor Fitzgerald requesting information about the physical space and capacity of Fitzgerald’s physics laboratory. Specifically, he asked for rough estimates of the total floor space devoted to physics, the area used for lectures, the space allocated for storage, and the maximum number of students who have worked on practical physics simultaneously. Guthrie mentioned he was seeking more space for practical work and hoped Fitzgerald could assist. pp.2 Transcription: Dear Fitzgerald, I am trying to get to get more room for practical work in Physics. Will you kindly give me the following information about your Laboratory? (1) What is the total floor space from wall to wall devoted to Physics? (2) How many square feet are employed for lecture purposes: including apparatus and cabinet? (3) How many for storage? (4) What is the greatest No. of students you have ever had working at Practice Physics at the same time? A very rough estimate will greatly oblige. yours, Frederick Guthrie
Guthrie, Frederick
A handwritten letter from F, Guthrie to Professor G, F Fitzgerald dated 5th of April 1883. In this brief and apologetic letter, Fred Guthrie expresses regret for not having supported the recipient’s candidacy for the Royal Society of London, stating that he was unaware they were being considered that year. pp.1 Transcription: My dear Sir, I did not know that you were "up" for the Royal Society of London, this year. I feel disgraced at not seeing my name amongst your supporters. Yours faithfully, Fred Guthrie
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1883
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from G. Gore
Handwritten letter from George Gore from Institute of Scientific Research 67, Broad Street, Birmingham to George F. Fitzgerald, dated March 19th 1894. Gore thanks Fitzgerald for responding to a enquiry and praises Fitzgerald for his statement "that the mechanical energies of molecules of different gases are equal". 1p. Transcription: Dear Professor Fitzgerald, Thank you very much for the note you have been so kind as to send me reflecting my enquiry in the Philosophical magazine of this month. Although I have read much on the physics of gases, and the statement that the mechanical energies of molecules of different gases are equal is one which I would certainly have noted, I have no recollection of ever having met with it, and I would much like to see it in print. Such a statement is of so very fundamental a character that I think it ought, like Avogadro's Law, to be explicitly expressed in simple words in every textbook of physics and monograph on gases. Your article in "Science Progress" appears to me originally suggestive and very interesting. Yours Truly, G. Gore Professor Fitzgerald
Gore, George, 1826-1909
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Handwritten letter from George Gore from Institute of Scientific Research 67, Broad Street, Birmingham to George F. Fitzgerald, dated Jan 9th 1894. Gore writes in response to a letter received from Fitzgerald. Gore discusses his experiments he hopes to publish. My dear Sir, I have to thank you for your thoughtful and suggestive letter. On second research employing an oxidizable metallic powder is very desirable; a long time ago I purchased a quantity of platinum powder for the purpose. I have not seen Lord Rayleigh's remark to which you kindly refer me. My series of experiments on change of temperature of liquids by contact with powdered Silica will I hope be published before very long. Hoping to see your communication in "Nature". I am Yours Truly, G. Gore
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from G. Griffith
Lister, Joseph, 1827-1912.
Schuster, Arthur,1851-1934.1851-1934.
Royal Irish Academy.
National Physical Laboratory (Great Britain).
Letter to George F. FitzGerald from George James Burch
Burch, George James, 1852-1914
Physiologists.
Electrometer.
Physics.
Color blindness.
Handwritten letter from George James Burch, 11 Beech croft Road Summertown, Oxford, to George F. Fitzgerald, undated. Burch writes of his struggle concerning his scientific work and implores Fitzgerald for help. 3pp. Transcription: "Prof. Fitzgerald Dear Sir You will doubtless remember a correspondence that passed between us some while since on the subject of the Capillary Electrometer - The interest you then expressed in my work encourages me to venture upon the request I am about to make. I propose to offer myself a Candidate for the vacant [Chair?] of Physics of Sidney - Unfortunately nearly all my work on the Capillary Electrometer has been done under the auspice of physiology, and as Prof. Lotch tells me, their testimonials would not have much weight for this purpose. Its a little disappointing after twelve years work to find that because this purely physical research happens to have yielded results, especially valuable to physiology, it should be difficult for me to reap the result of it But I quite realize that when I can get the testimony of physicists as to its value, it will be of very little benefit to myself. May I hope that you will be able to assist me in the matter? If the request is one that ought not to be made, please consider that I have only consulted you as to whether I might make it, and that I shall accept your advice in the spirit in which I am quite sure it will be given Believe me Yours Truly George J. Burch P. S. I enclose an abstract of my paper on Colour Blindness now being printed in extenso in the Phil. Trans. - When it appears, I hope to send you a copy -"
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