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Parkin, Thomas. Papers relating to the great auk. 1895-1926 (Bulk 1911-1918).

Title: Papers relating to the great auk. 1895-1926 (Bulk 1911-1918).

Correspondence, papers, pamphlets relating to the provenance of specimens of the extinct great auk and its eggs.

ArchivalResource: 2 v. ill. 23 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/238409368 View

Berry, Samuel Stillman, b. 1887,. The Great Auk collection, circa 1805-1940.

Title: The Great Auk collection, circa 1805-1940.

The Great Auk, Pinguinus impennis, formerly of the genus Alca, was a large, flightless alcid that became extinct in the mid-19th century. Specimens of the Great Auk and its eggs became collectible and highly prized by rich Europeans, and the loss of a large number of its eggs to collection contributed to the demise of the species.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear feet (3 manuscript boxes and 1 print box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/754865900 View

Parkin, Thomas. Letter to the firm of Parker & Poor. 1814-1835.

Title: Letter to the firm of Parker & Poor. 1814-1835.

ArchivalResource: 8 items (8 leaves).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63644535 View

Carter & Storr (Firm). Letters to John Rowe Parker, 1813-1815.

Title: Letters to John Rowe Parker, 1813-1815.

Business letters from Liverpool to New London, Conn. regarding bills of lading, shipments, American prices, and the effects of the War of 1812 on trade. A reply to from Parker's brother-in-law Thomas Parkin is included on one letter (Sept. 15, 1815). Also included, one letter from Parker to Carter & Storr. The ink on this item is too faded to read.

ArchivalResource: 3 items (3 leaves).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63615088 View