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Thomson, George Malcolm : Papers

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Reference NumberARC-0465CreatorThomson, George Malcolm, 1848-1933DescriptionThe collection includes diaries (1878 -1892, 1895-1933), scientific notebooks (1873-1917), an outward letter book (1889-1898) and ten newspaper clipping books (1893-1932).
Only a small part of this collection is digitised and available through Digital Collections. Information about other items can be found on the Hākena catalogue, through the Library Catalogues link above.History / BiographyGeorge Malcolm Thomson was born in Calcutta, educated at Edinburgh High School and University, and after some business experience in London arrived in New Zealand in 1868. In 1871 he joined the staff of Otago Boys' High School and became Science Master from 1877 to 1903. In 1876 he represented Otago in rugby. He was founder of the Otago Technical School in 1889, and for several years was Superintendent; a promoter of the Dunedin City Mission (1896); and President of the Y.M.C.A. for 20 years.

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NamesThomson, George Malcolm, 1848-1933SubjectsBotanyNatural historyNaturalistsScienceScience - Societies, etc.Scientists

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