His extensive collection was purchased for the British Museum in 1880.

The latter collection was purchased by a collector in 1997, and consisted of what are probably home recordings.

His entire 1914 collection was purchased by a single American buyer.

Doyle's collection of architecture books was purchased by Reed College.

The whole collection was purchased for a handsome amount by the Dutch government.

His collection and library were purchased by the Queensland Museum.

The collection was purchased from Christian missionaries in the early twentieth century.

Three further collections were purchased before Wise's death in 1767.

The collection was later purchased by the Smithsonian for substantial sum ($4.5 million).

In 1966 the collection was purchased by a group of businessmen from Alturas.