The Darwin Letter

Recently donated by the Estate of the late Dr. Bruce Trigger (McGill Anthropology), and his wife Dr. Barbara Welch (McGill Geography), a handwritten letter and photogravure from 1877 form the centrepiece of this new exhibit about Darwin's connections to McGill. Accented with fossils, a herbarium specimen (on loan from the McGill Herbarium), and the 4th edition of Darwin's landmark book "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" (on loan from McGill Rare Books and Special Collections), this exhibit highlights the important role of natural history collection, documentation, and preservation in 19th century science.

Accompanied this year by Darwin Now ! a special display of ten information panels that celebrate Darwin's life and work. Prepared by the British Council and travelling internationally since 2009, Darwin Now ! will be at the Redpath Museum until March 1.