Robert Brown collection

Collection

Identifier: Mss 1577

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists largely of photocopies of articles by Robert Brown published in various scientific journals, 1868-1870, on botany, medicinal plants, birds, geology and Native American use of medicinal plants in the Pacific Northwest. The articles were published in Pharmaceutical Journal; the Transactions of the Edinburgh Geological Society; the Edinburgh Botanical Society Transactions; and The Ibis. Also included is a photocopy of a manuscript letter from Archibald Menzies to Robert Brown, 3 pages, undated.

Dates

circa 1868-1870

Creator

Brown, Robert, 1842-1895 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Robert Brown (1842-1895) was a Scottish scientist, explorer, and author. He led a scientific expedition to Vancouver Island in 1864.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists largely of photocopies of articles by Robert Brown published in various scientific journals, 1868-1870, on botany, medicinal plants, birds, geology and Native American use of medicinal plants in the Pacific Northwest. Also included is a photocopy of a manuscript letter from Archibald Menzies to Robert Brown.