[Journal of Col. Sir Henry George Lyons, covering years 1905 Jul-1943 Oct. Entries begin with his Director-Generalship of the Survey Department in Egypt and subsequently detail much of his long career at the Science Museum. Many entries relate to his official appointments and posts (for example, at the Royal Society) as well as honours received. Comprises ms. entries with many newspaper cuttings and much correspondence stuck in. Also stuck in are two photos: Members of the International Meteorological Congress, Innsbruck 1905; Officers of the Royal Society 1934 Jul.]