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Hi Jeanne It might be worth contacting Ian Ferguson (See contacts page on http://www.kentmoths.org/ ) As the Kent Recorder for moths, he may know who or what MPFS is. In any case, he's likely to want to know where the collection goes, and may even put in an offer for it to stop it being dispersed on E-Bay. An account of the moths of Ashford was produced by E.Scott (relation?) in 1936, with a revised edition in 1964. Tony -----Original Message----- From: The Natural Science Collections Association discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jaeschke, Helena Sent: 02 July 2012 14:52 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Lepidoptera collection from Kent - Mystery collector Dear Jeanne I think it is MPFS, not MFPS. Could be M P Field Society ? Interesting quote from Newman in http://www.dialecticalbutterflies.com/index.php?option=com_content&view= article&id=73:aberrations-among-the-butterflies-of-west-yorks&catid=36:t heoretical-exposition&Itemid=54 His obituary (1993) in www.independent.co.uk/.../obituary-l-hugh-newman-1470262.html Footage of what may be the Newman's butterfly farm http://www.britishpathe.com/video/butterfly-farm-1 And definitely is http://www.britishpathe.com/video/camberwell-butterfly Don't know if that's any use ! All the best Helena -----Original Message----- From: The Natural Science Collections Association discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jeanne Robinson Sent: 02 July 2012 09:30 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Lepidoptera collection from Kent - Mystery collector Dear All, We have recently been offered a collection of Lepidoptera to purchase. A large part of the collection is from the South of England, particularly in and around Ashford, Kent. It includes a lot of macro moths collected and bred from wild larvae between the 1950s and 1980s. The collectors initials are MFPS. The collection includes specimens collected by E. H. Solly and and L. H. Newman. L.H. Newman appears to have written a few 'popular' lepidoptera texts. Liverpool Museums have Lepidotera collected by L.H and L. W Newman 'Purchased from these proprietors of the butterfly farm to fill gaps'. However, I know nothing about E. H. Solly or M.F.P.S. Do any of you recognise these names or know someone who might? The next part of the question is that due to our current collections policy it is unlikely that we will be permitted to aquire this material. There are about 40 boxes which are in a good state of repair, a few minor signs of pest damaged and dropped abdomens but extensive data. The potential donor has indicated he would like some financial reward for parting with the collection but figures have not been discussed. Are any of you interested? The collection is currently held on the outskirts of Glasgow. I attach pictures of an example box which you can clearly see MFPSs labels in. Yours sincerely Jeanne Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM): Museum of the Year 2012 To find out more and plan a visit, go to www.exeter.gov.uk/ramm Disclaimer: http://www.exeter.gov.uk/disclaimer The information contained in this email is intended only for the person or organization to which it is addressed. If you have received it by mistake, please disregard and notify the sender immediately. Unauthorized disclosure or use of such information may be a breach of legislation or confidentiality and may be legally privileged. Emails sent from and received by Members and employees of Norfolk County Council may be monitored. They may also be disclosed to other people under legislation, particularly the Freedom Of Information Act 2000. Unless this email relates to Norfolk County Council business it will be regarded by the Council as personal and will not be authorized by or sent on behalf of the Council. The sender will have sole responsibility for any legal actions or disputes that may arise.