Identity area
Reference code
LAP/2/2
Title
Obituary of Hugh Lee Pattinson
Date(s)
- 13 Nov 1858 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 item, paper.
Context area
Name of creator
(1796 - 1858)
Biographical history
Hugh Lee Pattinson was the great grandfather of Sir Lawrence. Born 25 December 1796, he became an industrial chemist. He is known for patenting the Pattinson process of refining silver, as well as his daguerreotype photographs taken in 1840.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Consists of a photocopy of the obituary of Hugh Lee Pattinson which was printed in the Gateshead Observer.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open.