Brown, Robert, 1842-1895

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Robert Brown, (March 23, 1842-26 October 1895), was a Scottish scientist, explorer, and author.

From the guide to the Robert Brown collection, circa 1868-1870, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

Robert Brown, (March 23, 1842-26 October 1895), was a Scottish scientist, explorer, and author.

He led a scientific expedition to Vancouver in 1864. The expedition named many mountains in the area.

From the description of Robert Brown collection [manuscript], circa 1868-1870. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 689052329

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referencedIn Robert Brown collection, 1861-1867 Scott Polar Research Institute
referencedIn August Petermann collection, 1854-1876 Scott Polar Research Institute
referencedIn Edward Whymper collection, 1853-1911 Scott Polar Research Institute
creatorOf Markham, Clements R. (Clements Roberts), Sir, 1830-1916. Letter to [Robert Brown?]. Eccleston Square. 1864 Jan. 26. University of Iowa Libraries
creatorOf Brown, Robert, 1842-1895. Robert Brown collection [manuscript], circa 1868-1870. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Hines, H. K. (Harvey Kimball), 1828-1902. H. K. Hines papers [manuscripts], 1854-1884. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Robert Brown collection, circa 1868-1870 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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associatedWith Brown, Robert person
correspondedWith Brown, Robert, family
correspondedWith Hines, H. K. (Harvey Kimball), 1828-1902. person
associatedWith Markham, Clements R. (Clements Roberts), Sir, 1830-1916. person
correspondedWith Menzies, Archibald, family
correspondedWith Menzies, Archibald, 1754-1842 person
associatedWith Petermann, August person
associatedWith Whymper, Edward person
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Northwest, Pacific
Northwest, Pacific
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Birds
Birds
Botany
Botany
Geology
Geology
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Medicinal plants
Medicinal plants
Oregon
Scientific expeditions
Scientific expeditions
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Birth 1842-03-23

Death 1895-10-26

English

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