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Photos from the 1936 Royal Society Expedition to Montserrat The Archibald Gordon MacGregor Archive - British Geological Survey Archive Links
The British Geological Survey archive "Geoscenic" has made photos taken by geologist Archibald Gordon MacGregor during the Royal Society expedition to Montserrat in 1936 available online.
Letter: Day to Gilbert - 27th September 1934
Support to study volcanic activity on Montserrat, praises Perret's expertise.
Letter: Merriam to Keppel - 27th September 1934
support from Dr Day and advice to increase amount to $2000
Letter: Curator at the department of Agriculture, Montserrat to Perret - 24th July 1934
Emphasises desire for Perret to visit.
Letter: Perret to Merriam - 15th June 1937
Working on report
Criticism of Royal Society expedition with exception of MacGregor.
Summary of seismic activity and progress RE gases.
Letter: Day to Carnegie Institution of Washington (unknown person) - July 1936
Summary of Perret's research and involvement of Royal Society
English scientists spent money but missed key issues of islanders.
Support for Perret's request for funds to continue
Letter: Day to Wright - 5th August 1937
Criticism of Royal Society expedition detail RE Montserrat
Letter: Day / Merriam - 5th & 7th March 1936
Reference to Royal Society expedition and Perret's work.
Use of funds for Perret and his cooperation with the Royal Society expedition.
Letter: Perret to Day - 26th June 1936
Bad experiences on Montserrat.
Day gave the impression in London that he was not continuing his work on Montserrat.
Refers to the presence of Royal Society envoys on Montserrat as an "occupation"
Letter: Day to Perret - 3rd July 1937
Addressing issues RE Perret's position on Montserrat.
Mentions John Flett and Dr Jefferys RE English involvement on Montserrat.
Suggesting best time to meet to discuss issues.