Funerary models
subject: Models
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Two images of a model boat and a group of people preparing food.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of people at work
subject: Models
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a model dipicting people at work. The workers appear to be supervised by a person accompanied by an animal.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Stone orthostat with hieroglyphics
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Hieroglyphics
description: Photograph of a stone orthostat with hieroglyphics from the Temple of Mut.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Funerary boat models
subject: Models
subject: Boats and boating
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Two images of funerary boat models. The top image depicts two human figures raising a mast with others rowing. The bottom image displays eight human figures rowing.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Stone orthostat among excavated ruins
subject: Archaeology
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Hieroglyphics
description: Photograph of a stone orthostat with hieroglyphics among excavated ruins. A section of a second orthostat is visible in the image.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Ruins of the Temple of Amenhotep II
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the ruins of the Temple of Amenhotep II surrounded by dwellings.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Tall brick structure
subject: Buildings
subject: Ruins
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a large, tall, conical brick structure, that appears to be a remnant of a larger building. Three people are standing on a set of steps in the centre of the image.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Temple ruins
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up photograph of temple ruins with carvings in the stone. A brick wall is visible in the background.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Archaeological site of Deir el-Medina,
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Panoramic view of the archaeological site of Deir el-Medina.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Floor plan
subject: Floor plans
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a floor plan of a room or structure with an entrance and a statue. The image is a simple, hand-drawn-style outline on a black background.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Remains of four statues
subject: Statues
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the remains of four statues visible in the tomb of Ineni. The wall to the right features a mural.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Handwritten title slide
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Handwritten title slide of presentation that states, "The Old Egyptian and his Tomb".
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Scene from the "Book of the dead".
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a section of the Papyrus of Ani, a famous manuscript of the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. The scene depicted is the "Weighing of the Heart" ceremony, a critical part of the journey to the afterlife.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Technical drawing of an archaeological site
subject: Floor plans
subject: Archaeology
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a technical drawing of an archaeological site. The drawing consists of a top-down view and a cross-section view, showing the layout and structure of a tomb or chapel with shafts and a burial chamber.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief carving of a purification ritual for a king
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up photograph of a relief carving from the Temple of Khonsu. The scene depicts a purification ritual for a king, likely during the New Kingdom period.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief carving of a naval battle
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Detail from a relief carving from the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, depicting a naval battle between the ancient Egyptians and the "Sea Peoples. The scene is a detailed representation of the naval combat, showing Egyptian ships engaging the enemy vessels.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Stone structure and wall with hieroglyphs
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Hieroglyphics
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close up view of a stone structure with a wall in the background. Both structures are decorated with hieroglyphs.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief carving at a tomb entrance
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up view of a relief carving depicting a battle between two male figures at a tomb entrance .
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Columns of the temple of Ramesses III
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the columns of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Map of the Egyptian Empire
subject: Maps
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of an historical map showing the extent of the Egyptian Empire and the surrounding regions during ancient times.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall relief from the Temple of Ramesses III
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Close-up view of a wall relief from the Temple of Ramesses III depicting a horse and human figures with bows and arrows.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief carving in the tomb of Seti II
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a wall decorated with carvings in a tomb. A relief carving of the ancient Egyptian god Khepri and the sun god Ra is visible at the left of the image.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
language: Glass slide
type: Still image

Portrait carved in stone
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a person's face. The figure is wearing a headdress with horns, which could represent a deity or a pharaoh.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Portrait carved in stone
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a person's face. This carving is believed to be located near the entrance of the archaeological site of Rabana-Merquly.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Three portraits carved in stone
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Relief carving depicting three male figures in profile facing right. It is believed to be a relief of Amorites, an ancient Semitic-speaking people.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief carving from the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a relief carving from the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. The image depicts a male figure and a horse-like figure.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Portrait carved in stone
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a pharaoh or other royal figure. The carving is believed to be from the tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep in Saqqara, Egypt.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Two relief carvings of a person's face
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Two relief carvings of a person's face in side and front profile. The image shows a warrior with a distinctive feathered helmet, which is a common depiction of the Sea Peoples in Egyptian art.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Portrait carved in stone
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a pharaoh or other royal figure.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall with hieroglyphs
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Hieroglyphics
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a wall with hieroglyphs at the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, located in Medinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt. The image depicts a human figure surrounded by hieroglyphs.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall with carvings and hieroglyphs
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a relief carving of a male figure hunting an animal with a bow and arrow.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Colossal statue of Ramesses II beside a smaller statue
subject: Statues
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a colossal statue of Ramesses II at the Luxor Temple in Egypt. The smaller statue standing next to the pharaoh's leg is believed to be of his wife, Queen Nefertari.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall with carvings and hieroglyphs
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a relief carving depicting Pharaoh Ramesses III hunting wild bulls in the marshes.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Pottery at an excavation site
subject: Pottery
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of excavated pottery including vases and other vessels
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Handwritten title slide
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a handwritten title slide with a list entitled "Elements of Man".
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Statue of Mereruka
subject: Statues
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image showing a statue of Mereruka, an ancient Egyptian vizier, inside his mastaba tomb in Saqqara, Egypt. A relief carving of a male figure is visible to the left of the statue.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Tomb entrance
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of the entrance to a tomb, possibly in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. The image depicts two men standing near the entrance, which is carved into a rock face. The entrance itself is a dark, rectangular opening with a circular feature above it.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall painting from the Tomb of Djeserkaraseneb
subject: Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a wall painting from the Tomb of Djeserkaraseneb. The scene depicts agricultural activities and daily life, including figures working in fields, harvesting, and processing grain. The painting also shows a seated figure, likely Djeserkaraseneb, overseeing the work.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Mural painting from the tomb of the army commander Amenemheb Meh.
subject: Mural painting and decoration
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a mural painting from the tomb of the army commander Amenemheb Meh, located in Sheikh 'Abd al-Qurna, Thebes, Egypt. The mural depicts a banquet scene.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Collection of pottery and other artifacts from the ancient Egyptian sites of Maḥâsna and Bêt Khallâf.
subject: Pottery
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a collection of pottery and other artifacts from the ancient Egyptian sites of Maḥâsna and Bêt Khallâf. The artifacts date to the Predynastic period and the 3rd Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The collection includes various vessels, some of which are stoneware, and other objects of what appears to be a stone dish and a stand.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Series of excavated trenches
subject: Trenches
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a series of excavated trenches dug into a dry, sandy landscape. The trenches are stepped, suggesting they were dug for a specific purpose, such as an archaeological dig or military fortifications.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Stone structure
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of an ancient stone structure in a desert-like environment.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Dam on the River Nile
subject: Dams--Egypt
subject: Egypt
description: Photograph of a dam on the River Nile possibly the Aswan Dam.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Excavated ruins
subject: Archaeology
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Aerial photograph of excavated ruins in a desert-like landscape.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

False-door stela of Iteti
subject: Statues
subject: Sculpture
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of the false-door stela of Iteti on display in the Cairo Museum.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide.
type: Still image

False door at the entrance to a tomb
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a false door at the entrance to a tomb. The false door is decorated with reliefs of figures and hieroglyphs. A metal gate has been installed in the doorway.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Mural from the tomb of Iti and his wife Neferu
subject: Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a wall painting from the tomb of Iti and his wife Neferu, located in Gebelein, Egypt. The painting depicts a large figure, likely a deity, above four smaller figures, possibly the tomb's owner and his family or servants.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Woodcut of an ancient Egyptian chariot
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Drawings
description: Woodcut depicting an ancient Egyptian chariot and human figures.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Human skull
subject: Skull
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a human skull.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Floor plan of a temple
subject: Floor plans
subject: Temples, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a floor plan that is possibly for the Temple of Nippur.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

False-door stele of Iteti
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Hieroglyphics
description: Photograph of the false-door stele of Iteti, which is a part of the mastaba of Iteti. The central figure is a statue of Iteti, the deceased, facing the false door. The false door and surrounding walls are carved with hieroglyphs and images of other figures.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Diagram of a false-door
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Floor plans
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Diagram of a false-door from an ancient Egyptian tomb
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Relief from the Mastaba of Mereruka
subject: Relief (Art)
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a relief from the Mastaba of Mereruka, an ancient Egyptian tomb located in the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Mural painting from the tomb of Ramses IX
subject: Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a mural painting from the tomb of Ramses IX, in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt. The scene depicts a procession of deities on a boat.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Tomb entrance
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of an entrance to the Tomb of Khnumhotep II, located in the Beni Hasan necropolis in Middle Egypt.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Tomb entrance
subject: Tombs--Egypt
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of an entrance to a tomb. An Egyptian man is standing at the entrance.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of an archaeological find
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of what appears to be a plaster cast model of an archaeological excavation site.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of a temple
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a clay model of a temple. The artifact depicts a building with a series of columns supporting a roof structure.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of a temple
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a clay model of a temple. The artifact depicts a building with a series of columns supporting a roof structure. Four posts stand in front of the pillars.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of a temple
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a clay model of a temple. The artifact depicts a building with a series of columns supporting a roof structure. The model is a fragment, with significant portions of its base and upper structure missing.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Models of two offering trays
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of two models of offering trays. The models often feature representations of food offerings, such as bread, meat, and vegetables, to sustain the deceased in the afterlife. The models are of different sizes and design.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of a temple
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a clay model of a temple. The artifact depicts a building with a series of columns supporting a roof structure.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of an ancient Egyptian house
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a model of an ancient Egyptian two storey house, likely dating to the Middle Kingdom (2040–1640 BC). It was excavated by the British archaeologist Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie, who is known for his extensive work in Egypt and Palestine. The model is a rare example of a house from this period, providing insight into ancient Egyptian architecture.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of a two storey temple
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of a model of a two storey temple. The artifact depicts a building with a series of columns.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Models of offering trays with fragments
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Image of models of offering trays with fragments. The models often feature representations of food offerings, such as bread, meat, and vegetables, to sustain the deceased in the afterlife. Two of the trays are intact with a fragment beside each.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of a house from ancient Egypt
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a model of a house or tomb chapel, often found in tombs. It likely dates from the First Intermediate Period to the early Middle Kingdom.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Model of a temple with a large courtyard
subject: Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a model of a temple with a large courtyard. The artifact depicts a building with a series of columns supporting a roof structure.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Distant view of Cairo featuring the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
subject: Mosques
subject: Egypt
description: Photograph of a distant view of the citadel of Cairo with the Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the centre.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Distant view of desert ruins
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Ruins
description: Photograph of a distant view of desert ruins. The image depicts a desert landscape with what appears to be the remains of stone or mud-brick structures.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Archaeological excavation of a circular artifact
subject: Egypt, Ancient
subject: Excavations (Archaeology)
description: Photograph of an archaeological excavation of a broken, circular artifact. The artifact is a circular structure, possibly a large vessel or a feature such as a hearth, made of a ceramic or stone-like material. It is partially buried in the ground and appears to be broken into several pieces. A geometric, patterned design is visible along the outer rim of the object.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Mural from an ancient Egyptian tomb
subject: Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian
subject: Egypt, Ancient
description: Photograph of a mural on the wall of an Egyptian tomb. The mural depicts male figures at work.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Wall painting from the tombs of Beni Hasan in Middle Egypt
subject: Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian
description: Image of a wall painting from the tombs of Beni Hasan in Middle Egypt. The tombs are well-known for their detailed wall paintings, which depict scenes of daily life, military training, and various activities. The paintings provide valuable insights into the social, economic, and cultural aspects of ancient Egyptian society. The image specifically shows a series of wrestling scenes, which are a prominent feature in some of the tombs at Beni Hasan.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Main street and the round tower on Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland
subject: Tory Island (Ireland)
subject: Round towers
description: Photograph of the Main street and the round tower on Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland. Three men are visible walking away from the camera.
creator: Steele, Lawrence E.
date: 1895-1914
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: Glass slide
type: Still image

Bust after Francis Bacon’s ‘Three Studies for a Self-portrait (1972)’
subject: Bacon, Francis, 1909-1992
subject: Portrait sculpture, Irish-21st century
subject: Royal Dublin Society
description: The subject modelled after Bacon’s self-portrait triptych which he made in 1972.
creator: Swan, Eleanor, b.1959
source: RDS Treasures Collection
date: 2010
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Library & Archives
format: Ceramics
identifier: RDS_treasures_416_Swan_Bacon 1.jpg
coverage: 2010

Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from A. A. Campbell Swinton
subject: Campbell Swinton, A. A.
subject: Cathode rays.
description: 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
creator: Swinton, Alan A. Cambell (Alan Archibald Campbell), 1863-1930
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
date: 1897
contributor: Fitzgerald, George Francis, 1851-1901
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 6/78
coverage: 1870-1901

The 1845 Pembroke Challenge Cup
subject: Silver
subject: Royal Dublin Society
description: The campana-shaped body on a stem cast as three horses sheltering under a tree with a rockwork base, the sides robustly chased with flowers and foliage on a matted ground, with two leaf-cap scroll handles, engraved on one side with a coat-of-arms and on the other with the arms of the Royal Dublin Society, the integral base with a horse motif at each corner, chased on three sides with scenes of Dublin and on the fourth side with an inscription reading PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY BY THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE EARL OF PEMBROKE & MONTGOMERY TO ENCOURAGE THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE BREED OF HORSES IN IRELAND, and further engraved with other inscriptions. Robert Henry Herbert, 12th Earl of Pembroke and 9th Earl of Montgomery (1791-1862) was a British nobleman and peer, whose father George Augustus Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke, had inherited the Fitzwilliam estates in Dublin city from his father's 1st cousin, the 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam, in 1816.
creator: Terrey, John Edward, d. 1859
source: RDS Treasures Collection
date: 1845
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Library & Archives
format: Silver
identifier: RDS_treasures_C64_Terrey & Co_Pembroke 1845 cup.jpg
coverage: 1845

Floreat Hibernia: A Bio-Bibliography of Robert Lloyd Praeger (1865-1953)
subject: Botany
description: The digital reproduction of Floreat Hibernia: A Bio-Bibliography of Robert Lloyd Praeger 1865-1953 by Timothy Collins with a preface by David Bellamy.
creator: Timothy Collins
publisher: Royal Dublin Society
date: 1985
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
contributor: David Bellamy
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
format: PDF
language: English
type: Print

Herding Stock at Sunset
subject: Landscape painting, Belgian
subject: Royal Dublin Society
description: Pastoral landscape at sunset. Positioned centre, a shepherd girl carrying a faggot in her proper left hand converses with a herdsman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and carrying a staff in his proper left hand while driving cattle and sheep on a hillock surmounted by two trees; to right at middle distance, a landscape with more trees and sheep; to left at far distance, a low-lying, bucolic landscape; the entire scene set against a vast, clear-blue sky tinged with pink-orange tones on the horizon; signed and dated lower right Edmond Tschaggeny p. 1854.
creator: Tschaggeny, Edmond Jean Baptiste, 1818-1873
source: RDS Treasures Collection
date: 1854
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Library & Archives
format: Painting
identifier: RDS_treasures_115_Tschaggeny_Herding Stock.jpg
coverage: 1854

Portrait of General Charles Vallancey
subject: Vallancey, Charles, 1721-1812
subject: Portrait painting, Irish--19th century
subject: Royal Dublin Society
subject: Royal Dublin Society. Drawing Schools
description: Portrait of General Charles Vallancey (Ca.1725-1812), British military surveyor, cartographer and Chief Engineer of Ireland, Vice-President of the (Royal) Dublin Society (1799-1812). The subject depicted full length, in three-quarter left profile, gazing front; seated in a carved giltwood armorial armchair with shaped oval upholstered back in a moulded frame and cabriole supports carved as dolphins on moulded supports and scrolled toes (the supports identical to those of RDS.534 The RDS President's Chair), against the left side of which two cartography portfolios are propped; his proper left arm on the armrest of the chair, his proper right arm resting on a cartograph which is spread between his lap and a table, upon which also is an inkwell and two quills; wearing a single-curl periwig, dark blue coat with high turndown collar, wide lapel and brass buttons, yellow stand-collar waistcoat, white cravat, dark breeches and highly polished black boots; set against a red curtain, pulled back to reveal the base of a classical column in the upper left of the composition. Andrew Richard Twigg was a pupil at the Royal Dublin Society Drawing Schools.
creator: Twigg, Andrew Richard, d.1810
source: RDS Treasures Collection
date: 1810
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Library & Archives
format: Painting
identifier: RDS_treasures_177_Williams_Charles Vallancey.jpg
coverage: Ca.1800-1810

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter, the men are collecting and sending testimonials, as well as making editorial decisions. Tyndall has sent him parcels of writings, copies of testimonials and translations. Some significant scientists of the time are mentioned including: Dr John Percy, E. Sabine, H. G. Magnus, R. Bunsen, J.C Poggendorf and a ‘DuBois’. Tyndall mentions being in correspondence with Sir Robert Kane and requests 100 copies of testimonials be sent to him, in order to send to Faraday “and others.” There is also some commentary on the challenges of the contemporary postal system. 4pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: 7 October 1850
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/1
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to William Francis, dated 20 July 1852. Tyndall informs Francis he is going to the Isle of Wright for two or three days and will correct any papers he sends him on his return. 2 pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: 20 July 1852
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/10
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The letter contains a scathing review of the work of “Woodhead” which Tyndall describes as “perfect nonsense.” 3pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: 20 July 1852
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/11
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The letter contains Tyndall’s recommendations for papers for Francis’ publication, comments on magnetic tables to be included and mentions a three day trip on an island. Sent from Queenwood College. 4pp
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: [25 July]
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/12
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis, explaining why he couldn’t see him while in town last. The letter also mentions a lecture by Sr. Edward Frankland, which he attended and thought of “favourably.” He also asks to be sent work by C. Daubeny. 4pp
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: July 1852
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/13
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Helmholtz, Hermann von, 1821-1894.
subject: Clausius, R. (Rudolf), 1822-1888.
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. This letter mainly features Tyndall’s thoughts on the papers to be added to the next edition of the magazine. Contributors include Helmholtz, Bunsen, Knoblauch and Clausius. 3pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: 4 October 1852
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/14
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. His letter mentions a paper by Richard Adie, which he recommends be given a prominent place in a future publication. He also sends his greetings to Francis’ father Mr. Taylor, who Francis is caring for in Sydenham. Sent from Queenwood College. 3pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: 11 October 1852
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/15
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Peltier, J. C. A., 1785-1845.
subject: Helmholtz, Hermann von, 1821-1894.
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall asks Francis to send him some writings which detail performances of Peltier’s experiments. He also mentions a request from Bence Jones to translate some of Liebig’s work and to deliver a “course of lectures” to the Royal Institute. Written from Queenwood College. 4pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: 17 October 1852
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/16
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The letter mentions Rev. John Barlow, Secretary of the Royal Institute, organising for Tyndall to give a lecture in the coming February. 2pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: 1852
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/17
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he mentions sending translations of works by Clausius, Bunsen and Helmholz. He also requests to be sent twelve prospectuses for the Scientific Memoir. 4pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/18
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Helmholtz, Hermann von, 1821-1894.
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter, Tyndall says he has adopted Francis’ “plan” and has gotten “a boy” to write for him. As this is mentioned in the context of a printer, it is likely one of his papers. He also mentions his work on the Scientific Memoirs and praises the recent works of Helmholtz. 3pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/19
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. The letter contains comments on various papers including that of Tyndall’s, Helmholz and an extensive discussion of the work of a Reuben. The letter also includes Tyndall’s sympathies for the poor health of Francis’ father Richard Taylor. Sent from Queenwood College. 6pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: 10 November 1852
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/20
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he mentions sending translations of works by Clausius, Bunsen and Helmholz. He also requests to be sent some prospectuses for the Scientific Memoirs. 4pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/21
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he discusses the editing of articles in the paper and translations he has done. He also recommends a paper by Ferdinand Reich for inclusion in the magazine as his “experiments.. interest every body.” 3pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: 15 Dec 1852
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/22
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. Contains editorial comments about various papers including those by Adie, Phillips and Reuben. 4pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/23
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall].
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. This letter contains some editors notes to be added to an article by Dove in the Philosophical Magazine 1852. 1pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/24
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall sends Francis an anonymous article by a ‘duBois’ alongside the work of Michael Donovan for inclusion in next month’s issue of the Philosophical Magazine. He also includes the details of an editor’s note to be inserted. 2pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
source: RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: January 1853
contributor: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/26
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. The main bulk of the letter contains Tyndall’s attempt to bolster Francis's spirit, who, in a previous letter stated he “was almost used up.” He encourages him to persevere and to have courage. He also mentions a paper by H.G. Magnus which he has sent to Bunce Jones for criticism. 4pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/27
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. He suggests H H de Sénarmont’s work from the Annales de Chimie 3 xxxiii 391 as a worthwhile addition to the Scientific Memoirs they are compiling. He offers to split the cost with Francis if he will have it translated. He also asks Francis to have a boy deliver an enclosed note to the Royal Society so he can borrow a copy of G. S. MacKenzie’s Travels in Iceland. He intends to have some of the drawings copied. 3pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
date: March 1853
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/28
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In this short note, Tyndall asks Francis to look over the work sent alongside the letter and to return it with his thoughts “quickly”. He asks him particularly to check the punctuation and quality. 1pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/29
coverage: 1870-1901

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall].
subject: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
subject: Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
description: Incomplete pages from a handwritten letter by John Tyndall, likely to William Francis. In this section, he mentions two lectures he will give in Romsey and Southampton on “optics illustrated by electric light.” He also mentions Dionysius Lardner and pities him for his “false step.” 2pp.
creator: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
publisher: RDS Library & Archives
contributor: RDS Library & Archives
rights: Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
relation: RDS Science Archive
format: Manuscript
language: English
type: Text
identifier: GFF 27/3
coverage: 1870-1901