Walker, Robert

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Robert Walker was born in 1718. He was apprenticed to Joseph Gibson, surgeon and pharmacist (chir. apoth) in 1734. He entered the Incorporation of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in 1747, and was President of the body in 1754. He was awarded the degree of M.D. from Edinburgh University in 1787 and he is described as a Virginian. His thesis De cynanche maligna was dedicated to Robert Walker and John Banister of Virginia, to William Shippen M.D. of Pennsylvania, and to Richard Walker his brother. Earlier in life too, he had entered the Royal Navy. Walker published An inquiry into the smallpox in 1790. He was married to Charlotte Jardin (1733-1819). Robert Walker died in 1791.

From the guide to the Correspondence of Robert Walker M.D. (1718-1791), 1724-1766, (Edinburgh University Library)

Epithet: Yeoman of the Household

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Robert Walker, worked for many years as the University of Arizona Photo Services Center Manager . During his time at the University he worked on a number of assignments for various departments and collages. His images have been used in numerous campus related publications. He also was the official documenting photographer for the Anthropology Departments’ 90th Anniversary Gala.

From the guide to the Robert Walker University of Arizona Photograph Collection, 1967-1994, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

Epithet: librarian, of London

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Epithet: of Dublin

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Epithet: Reverend; Reader in Experimental Philosophy at Oxford

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Epithet: Printer

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Epithet: of Jersey

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Epithet: Mayor of Dover

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Epithet: de Belton

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creatorOf Correspondence of Robert Walker M.D. (1718-1791), 1724-1766 Edinburgh University Library
referencedIn Vol. LXXIV. 7 Oct. 1834-2 May 1838.Court of Chancery: Papers rel. to lawsuits involving R. Bentley: 1834-1866.includes:ff. 1-36 Jean Baptiste Baillière, bookseller, of London: Suit v. R. Bentley: 1834.ff. 20, 24 Charles Christopher Pepys, 1st ... British Library
referencedIn New York Times Company records. A.M. Rosenthal papers, 1955-1994, 1967-1986 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn The Railroad hour, radio program [sound recording], 1948-1954 The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
referencedIn United States Sanitary Commission records. Army and Navy Claim Agency archives, 1861-1870 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS volume, largely in the band of John Streech, canon of the Augustinian Priory of Kenilworth (cf. Add. MS. 35295, which was written about 1422). Lat. Contents are: 1. Verses against the Austin Friars for representing Augustine in their ga... British Library
referencedIn Coffin, James H. (James Henry), 1806-1873. James Henry Coffin Papers, 1848-1884 Smithsonian Institution Archives
referencedIn Houghton Library printed book provenance file, R-Z and unidentified Houghton Library
referencedIn (V. ff. 344). Sept. 1729-Dec. 1730.includes:ff. 1, 93, 97, 100, 137, 203, 212, 226, 247, 249, 312 Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle 1715; formerly Pelham; Secretary of State: Correspondence with Lord Hardwicke: 1723-1763. ff. 1-92, 312-337 Geo... British Library
referencedIn Vol. LXIV (ff. 376). 14 May-July, 1813.includes:ff. 1, 3, 65, 66 Roman Catholics: Letters and papers rel. to the Irish Catholic question: 1811-1813. ff. 1, 65 Lieutenant Augustus Markett, Warden of Deptford Yard: Letters to the 2nd Earl of Liverpoo... British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCXCVII (ff. 410). 26 Oct.-3 Nov. 1845.Agriculture: Correspondence and papers rel. to the potato famine: 1845, 1846.: Partly printed.includes:ff. 1, 3 Bernard Barton, poet: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1845-1848.f. 2 Bernard Barton, poe... British Library
referencedIn Vol. LXXIV (ff. 336). June-10 Nov. 1816.includes:f. 2 Adam Godon, clerk to the Committee of Trade, afterwards of the War and Colonies Department: Letter to the Sec. of the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1816. ff. 3-6 Charles William Henry Montagu Scott, 4t... British Library
referencedIn Vol. LXXXV. (ff. 396). 20 Oct.-Dec. 1818.includes:f. I Coutts and Co; bankers: Letters to the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1818, 1820. f. 2 Francis Henry Egerton, 8th Earl of Bridgewater: Letter to the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1818. f. 4 Charles Grant, Bar... British Library
creatorOf Robert Walker University of Arizona Photograph Collection, 1967-1994 University of Arizona Libraries, Library Special Collections
referencedIn Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1863-1879 Smithsonian Institution Archives
referencedIn Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., collected and edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1413-1900 (inclusive), 1775-1839 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS historical and other letters and papers; 1494-1696:-1. Bond from John, Baron Dynham, Treasurer of England, to Thomas Stokes, for repayment of a loan of ten marks; 26 Feb., 9 Hen. VII. [1494]. Signed; with seal. f. 1. 2. Bond from Chris..., 1494-1696 British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCCVIII (ff. 295). Nov.-Dec. 1885.includes:f. 1 Poetry ENGLISH: Lord Tennyson, "Vastness": 1885.: Printed, with autogr. notes.f. 1 Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson; Poet Laureate: Vastness: 1885.: Printed, with autogr. notes.f. 1 Alfr... British Library
referencedIn Vol. LXX (ff. 355). 17 Aug.-23 Oct. 1814.includes:f. 1 Sir Walter Stirling, 1st Baronet; of Faskine: Letter to the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1814. f. 3 Francis Basset, Baron De Dunstanville 1796: Correspondence with the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1812-181... British Library
referencedIn Vol. LIV (ff. 294). 6-28 Feb.1814.includes:f. 1 Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston; Prime Minister: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1812-1846.f. 3 John Abbott, of Nenagh, county Tipperary: Letters to Sir R. Peel: 1814, 1816.ff. 5, 6 b, 5... British Library
referencedIn Boswell's Life of Johnson : including Boswell's Journal of a tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a journey into North Wales, edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1464-1897 (inclusive), 1724-1874 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Vol. LXXVI (ff. 406). Mar.-17 Apr. 1817.includes:f. 1 Richard Wodeson Carter: Letter to the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1817. f. 6 John Crichton-Stuart, Viscount Mountjoy; 6th Earl of Dumfries 1803, 2nd Marquis of Bute 1814: Correspondence with the 2nd ... British Library
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