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MS 134 - HUXLEY, T.H. (1825-1895)

During the early part of his scientific career, Huxley visited Australia as assistant surgeon and naturalist on board the Rattlesnake 1847-50 and carried out scientific research into the seas between the Australian coast and the Great Barrier Reef.

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  1. Testimonials of Thomas H. Huxley, FRS, candidate for the Chair of Natural History at the University of Toronto, 1851 (2 copies)

  2. Tape of interview with Sir Leonard Huxley (a distant cousin of TH Huxley), 1971, held by National Library of Australia - part of transcript

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