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[Letter requesting information on collection and preservation of moths, butterflies, beetles, etc.]

Record no:

2355

Author:

Steuart, S. Chas. ; Woodward, Bernard Henry, 1846-1916

Year:

4 February 1914

Description:

1 p.

Subject:

Moths - Collection and preservation;
Butterflies - Western Australia - Collection and preservation;
Beetles - Collection and preservation;

Notes:

From S. Chas. Steuart, Marble Bar to The Curator, Perth Museum.
Typed On letterhead, Steuart & Cooke, Merchants and Commission Agents, Marble Bar.
Stamped received/answered with handwritten response date 19/4/14 and marked in blue pencil 128/14.
See: A220-75-3 Natural science - Enquiries and requests. 1912 - 1914
SeeAlso: A220-75-3-21 [Letter accompanying book on insect preservation]

Type:

Archives

Abstract:

Writer requests information on collection and preservation of moths, butterflies, beetles, etc from ants.

Item availability

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Result	Links	Location	Library	Shelf no	Status	Year	Volume	Copy
1		Archives room			On Shelf

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