Papers of Reginald Ernest Moreau

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Title

Papers of Reginald Ernest Moreau

Shelfmark

MSS. 15037/1-106

Summary

Papers of Reginald Ernest Moreau (1897–1970), ornithologist.

Date

c.1897-1973

Language

English

Physical extent

2.25 Linear metres

106 physical shelfmarks

Custodial history

The papers were assembled from various sources. The early correspondence (MSS. 15037/5-34) and the African diaries, journals and working notes (MSS. 15037/86-106) were retained in the library of the Edward Grey Institute, Oxford, by David Lack after Moreau's death; MS. 15037/4 gives a full account of Dr. Lack's disposition of Moreau's papers. The material on Palaearctic-African migration (MSS. 15037/35-85) was received from Dr. James Monk, Moreau's literary executor, who edited the manuscript of The Palaearctic-African Bird Migration Systems for publication.

Acquisition

Transferred from the Alexander Library of Ornithology (the library of the Edward Grey Institute), 2018.

Subject

Birds

20th century

Ornithology

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