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GALTON - Galton Papers
3 - Correspondence
3 - Correspondence A-Z
13 - Correspondence M
StorageSite
UCL Special Collections
Level
Item
Reference Number
GALTON/3/3/13/21
Title
Merrifield, Frederick
Date
1891-1902
Description
Manuscript letters. Concerns rearing caterpillars on different species of tree. Encloses his results of his hereditary experiments so far; would like to take up the pedigree of moths.
Extent
14 letters, 2 envelopes, 3 enclosures
AdminHistory
Merrifield, Frederick, (1831-1924), entomologist. He was also an atorney. He was interested in the effect of temperature on the colour and patterning of butterflies.
AccessStatus
Open
AccessConditions
The papers are available subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material, after the completion of a Reader's Undertaking.
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