Visit to Egypt, Mar 1984: Correspondence and drafts
MS. 15041/1483
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Visit to Egypt, Mar 1984: Correspondence and drafts
Shelfmark
MS. 15041/1483
Summary
The original purpose of Nicholson's visit to the Red Sea Desert region of Egypt was ornithological, in connection with his Editorship of Birds of the Western Palearctic. However, it broadened to include the conservation and ecology of the region, local industry, tourism etc. Nicholson was accompanied by P.A.D. Hollom.
Letter regarding arrangements; incomplete typescript draft with manuscript revisions of Nicholson's report, titled 'A Rapid Reconnaissance of the Red Sea Desert Region of Egypt', and fair copy; correspondence regarding publication of the report and other matters arising from the trip.
Date
1984-1985
Language
English
Physical extent
42 Leaves
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Collection contents
Papers of Edward Max Nicholson
SECTION J TRAVEL AND CONFERENCES
Visit to Egypt, Mar 1984: Correspondence and drafts
