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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelSeries
Ref NoMS 2884/6
Alt Ref NoMS 2884/3/4-7
TitlePhotographs
DateMid 19th century - early 20th century
Extent1 outsize box
DescriptionAlexander Wallace Chalmers (senior) (1801-1862) - 4 photographs (1 is a cased ambrotype)
his brother William Chalmers (1802-1872) - 1 photograph
his wife, Mary Jameson (1795-1878): 3 photographs

Their children:
Samuel (1833-1858) - 2 photographs (1 cased ambrotype and 1 framed)
William (1834-1863) - 3 photographs (1 is a composite with 2 others who were surgeons in the 2nd Battalion 17th Regiment)
John (1836-1861) - 2 photographs (framed)

Composite group photographs of Samuel,William and John, plus Alexander (junior) (1831-1868). c. mid-nineteenth century. Label note - 'Four of my mother's brothers'

4 group photographs of army officers (including in No.1, William Chalmers). No. 4 photograph has a note attached which lists the names of all the officers in the series. c. mid-nineteenth century

Composite group photographs (3), of Elspet Wallace (Mrs Samuel Chalmers, 1777 - 1853) and 2 photographs of a house in Broad Street bought by the family

1 cased ambrotype photograph of an elderly woman (unknown)

2 photographs of memorial stones in St Machar graveyard for John Chalmers and Professor William Chalmers M.D. Undated

1 photograph of Bridewell Prison, Aberdeen (has had some painting added). With note - 1863.
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