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Summary subject collecting information (definitions of the ALG collecting levels are available for reference):


Biological sciences [Study - Basic]

    Comments: Botany - Taxonomy / Nomenclature ; Vegetation surveys / Mapping

    Comments: Mathews Ornithological Collection from noted ornithologist Gregory Macalister Mathews (1876-1949), comprises books, pamphlets, reprints, manuscripts & pictorial material is regarded as the most comprehensive collection relating to the study of Australian birds to be assembled. Include watercolours by the Cayleys, John Gould, J.W. Lewin & Lilian Medland; manuscripts include those of Mathews himself, Gould & Sylvester Diggles. Also hold National Photographic Index of Australian Birds.

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