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Sir Algernon Thomas further papers.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-89/15
Scope and Contents Newspaper extracts: (1) from New Zealand Family Friend, 4 Aug 1888; (2) from Auckland Star, 22 Jan 1938 (typescript). The seven volumes comprise: (i) Notebook listing geological specimens: (ii)-(vii) Field notebooks, i.e. (ii) 1886, July 2-, beginning "First journey to Tarawera"; (iii) 1887, Jan 8-, beginning "2nd journey to Tarawera" [on spine: A.1887]; (iv) 1887 [March?], beginning "South Crater and Echo Crater..." [on spine: B.1887]; (v) 1887, Dec 1-1888, beginning "Journey to...
Dates: ca.1886-1938

Sir Algernon Thomas geology field notebooks and teaching materials.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-2012/02
Scope and Contents This collection comprises field notebooks, lecture and laboratory notes and related material dating from 1873 to 1914, the majority of which was created by Thomas while employed at Auckland University College. This collection is one of three held by Special Collections which contain the papers of Algernon Thomas; researchers should consult all three for a complete picture of his life and work. In addition there are also relevant items in the University of Auckland History Collections; MSS...
Dates: 1873 - 1914

Sir Algernon Thomas notebooks on parasitology and mollusca.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-2007/11
Scope and Contents

Collection comprises two notebooks created by Professor Algernon Thomas containing observations on parasites and on molluscs.

Dates: 1888 - 1900

Sir Algernon Thomas papers.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-A-54
Scope and Contents

The papers of Professor Thomas include correspondence, published reports, newspaper clippings, notebooks and cash books, social ephemera and files on the Tarawera Eruption of 1886 and the constitutional rights of the Norfolk Islanders. There is also a detailed biography of Thomas complied by M.J. O'Sullivan.

Dates: 1870 - 1942