[Muriel Drury archive]
Material type:
Text 1911 - 1946Description: 1 box of monographs, papers ; 38 x 26 x 8 cmSubject(s): Summary: Collection of materials belonging to Miss Muriel Drury donated by her Niece, Miss Sue Drury, in 2006. The collection contains monographs related to orchids and a scrapbook containing orchid specimens. The collection includes:
Dickens, H.P. Victorian orchids. 1929. (Contains a letter from W.H. Nicholls.) ; Pescott, E.E. The orchids of Victoria. 1928. (Contains a number of annotations regarding localities of the orchids; plus newspaper clippings; and plant specimens.) ; Rogers, R.S. An introduction to the study of South Australian Orchids. 1911. 2nd ed.; Australian birds & blossoms (Sun Nature Book; No. 1). [1932?] ; Gems of the bush (Sun Nature Book; No. 5). [1934?] ; A scrap book containing cuttings from Matilda, July 1946 - ? – with pressed plants, and miscellaneous cuttings, letters, and photos. Illustrations by Thyrza Morres ; Correspondence between Sue Drury and the RBGV regarding the donation and a record of the visit by Sue and a friend on 6th February 2007 to handover the donation.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuscript | State Botanical Collection | Archives & Manuscripts | RB MSS 791 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not For Loan | RBG00022428 |
Collection of materials belonging to Miss Muriel Drury donated by her Niece, Miss Sue Drury, in 2006. The collection contains monographs related to orchids and a scrapbook containing orchid specimens. The collection includes:
Dickens, H.P. Victorian orchids. 1929. (Contains a letter from W.H. Nicholls.) ; Pescott, E.E. The orchids of Victoria. 1928. (Contains a number of annotations regarding localities of the orchids; plus newspaper clippings; and plant specimens.) ; Rogers, R.S. An introduction to the study of South Australian Orchids. 1911. 2nd ed.; Australian birds & blossoms (Sun Nature Book; No. 1). [1932?] ; Gems of the bush (Sun Nature Book; No. 5). [1934?] ; A scrap book containing cuttings from Matilda, July 1946 - ? – with pressed plants, and miscellaneous cuttings, letters, and photos. Illustrations by Thyrza Morres ; Correspondence between Sue Drury and the RBGV regarding the donation and a record of the visit by Sue and a friend on 6th February 2007 to handover the donation.
Donated by Sue Drury, February 2007.
