Ref NoDA/ENG/3/17
TitleSmythies Award
DescriptionPapers relating to the formation, administration and winners of the Jill Smythies award.

Established in 1986 by the late Mr B E Smythies FLS, in honour of his wife, the late Florence Mary Smythies ("Jill"), whose career as a botanical artist was cut short by an accident to her right hand. Awarded to a botanical artist in recognition of excellence in published illustrations in aid of plant identification, with the emphasis on botanical accuracy and the accurate portrayal of diagnostic characteristics. The nominee does not need to be a Fellow of the Society.
Date1989-2004
LevelSubSeries
Extent10 files, 13 sheets
LanguageEnglish
NotesPapers in this section are currently closed. For further information please contact library@linnean.org
Creator NameThe Linnean Society of London
Access_StatusOpen
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