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Warren D. Mohr/Charles Darwin Collection: Manuscripts
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Description
Warren D. Mohr assembled this collection of material related to Charles Darwin. It contains correspondence, photographs, prints, ephemera, and clippings.
Background
Charles Darwin, an English naturalist, revolutionized the study of evolution. Born in 1809 to a prominent family, his father Robert Darwin was a physician, and the son of English poet, philosopher and naturalist Erasmus Darwin. His mother, Susannah Wedgwood Darwin, was the daughter of industrialist-potter and abolitionist Josiah Wedgwood.
Extent
1 unit (2 boxes); 1 unit (70 items)
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, please go to following web site.