Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Lamb Research Collection
General material designation
- Textual record
- Cartographic material
- Photographic material
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- Source of title proper: Title based on the contents of the collection.
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Physical description
1.3 m of textual records.
90 maps.
26 microfilm reels.
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Custodial history
Scope and content
The fonds consists of copied research material used by W. Kaye Lamb in the preparation of his edited work on the voyages of George Vancouver; correspondence, clippings, photostats and related research records used in preparing the Simon Fraser journals; original illustrations used in the Vancouver publication; and published charts and photocopies of historical maps used by Lamb in his projects.
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Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
Acquired by the University Archives from W. Kaye Lamb in 1985 and 1986.
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Location of originals
Research maps and charts for the Lamb Collection can be found in the vault in cabinet 1, drawer 9.
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Finding aids
Online Finding Aid
Please see finding aid for the file list.
Uploaded finding aid
Associated materials
A DVD recorded during the W. Kay[sic] Lamb Lecture series by Dr. Lilly Koltun is available at VT 3112.
Accruals
General note
Records relating to Lamb's tenure as University Librarian can be found in the Library fonds.
Further biographical information can be found in the eulogy for William Kaye Lamb written by former University Librarian Basil Stuart-Stubbs.
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Name access points
- Lamb, W. Kaye (Collector)
- Vancouver, George, 1757-1798 (Subject)
- Fraser, Simon (Subject)