Reference code
ZA UCT BC1279
Title
Eric Simpson Papers
Date(s)
- 1940-1955 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
Name of creator
Biographical history
Dr Eric Simpson. Professor of Geology, later Head of Dept of Oceanography at the University of Cape Town.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Scope and content
1. Folder of Simpson’s student papers on geology
2. Book of photographs taken by Simpson (Dundee, 1946; Ecca shales, Frere, 1946; Stanford, 1946; Beaufort West, 1946; Indumeni, Dundee, 1947; Game Pass, Drakensberg, 1947; Dolerite weathering, Impati Reservoir, Dundee, 1947; Okonjeje, Nov-Dec 1949; Brandberg, Jan 1953; Honerub, 1953; Paresis, 1953; Kalkfeld Eisenberg, 1953; Windhoek – Vioolsdrif.
3. Notebook: Potgietersrus/ Steelpoort/ Marble Hall, Jul 1955
4. Folder of papers re field trip to Marble Hall, Potgietersrus and Steelpoort
2. Book of photographs taken by Simpson (Dundee, 1946; Ecca shales, Frere, 1946; Stanford, 1946; Beaufort West, 1946; Indumeni, Dundee, 1947; Game Pass, Drakensberg, 1947; Dolerite weathering, Impati Reservoir, Dundee, 1947; Okonjeje, Nov-Dec 1949; Brandberg, Jan 1953; Honerub, 1953; Paresis, 1953; Kalkfeld Eisenberg, 1953; Windhoek – Vioolsdrif.
3. Notebook: Potgietersrus/ Steelpoort/ Marble Hall, Jul 1955
4. Folder of papers re field trip to Marble Hall, Potgietersrus and Steelpoort
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Conditions governing access
No restrictions apply
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Name access points
- Simpson, Eric (Creator)
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Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
2013
Language(s)
- English