Shelfmark
MS 317
Author
Title
Diaries of W. J. Myers recording travels and life in Egypt, India and other countries.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Cairo [and other places], 1879-1898.
Physical description
32 v.
Note
Devised title.
Note
Myers' diaries are a thorough record of his trips and expeditions abroad, reflecting his service in countries like Egypt and India as well as his personal interest in travel. He travelled extensively in Europe, Asia, the West Indies and South America.
Note
The diaries of W. J. Myers are in 32 bound leather volumes. Each volume has a manuscript label with "W. J. M's Diary", a reference number, location and date on the front cover. The 32nd volume is a notebook with "implements" on the cover.
Note
ECL has diaries with the reference nos. 1-10 (including 6A), 15-23, 25-35. Nos. 11-14 and 24 are missing.
Formatted contents note
Contents: Diary no. 1: 1879 -- 2: 1879, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa -- 3: 1882, Cairo -- 4: 1884, Cairo -- 5: 1884, Cairo -- 6: 1885, Cairo -- 6A: 1885, Cairo -- 7: 1886, England -- 8: 1886, England and Cairo -- 9: 1887, Cairo and England -- 10: 1887, Cairo and England -- 15: 1888, England and Spain -- 16: 1889, England -- 17: 1890, England -- 18: 1890, India -- 19: 1891, India -- 20: 1891, India -- 21: 1892, India -- 22: 1893, India and Persia -- 23: 1893, Persia -- 25: 1894, Cairo and India -- 26: 1894, Cashmeere[sic] -- 27: 1894, India -- 28: 1895, Italy and South Africa -- 29: 1896, South Africa, Egypt, Italy and England -- 30: 1896, England -- 31: 1896, Egypt -- 32: 1897, Austria, England and Russia -- 33: 1897, Central Asia -- 34: 1898, England -- 35: 1898, England and Germany -- 36: Notebook with a list of stone implements in the Natural History Museum, Eton.
Provenance
William Joseph Myers (1858-1899) was an army officer and collector of antiquities. He attended Eton College and donated generously to the College after he left. His most important collection was of Egyptian antiquities, purchased during service in Egypt and on private visits there. Myers bequeathed his collection to Eton College to form part of Eton's education and to inspire future generations.
Subject
Subject
Egypt Antiquities.
Identifier
B37846