Guide to the Sir Douglas Mawson collection of Antarctic photographs, [1908-1937], 1908-1937

Summary

Collection number:

PIC/P808

Creator:

Mawson, Douglas, Sir

Extent:

475 photographs : gelatin silver ; 45.6 x 55.8 cm or smaller and 2 drawings : black and white ; 16.5 x 12.9 cm or smaller.

Language:

English and English

Availability:

Available

Background

Content Summary:

Collection relates mostly to the British Antarctic Expedition (1907-1909) led by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton and the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-1914) led by Sir Douglas Mawson. Many were published in accounts of the expeditions. The photographers were members of the expedition, including Mawson himself, Charles Laseron, and the official photographer, Frank Hurley.

Patrons are advised this finding aid is incomplete and material will be added to it over time.

Biographical / Historical:

Mawson was an Antarctic explorer. Further biographical information at Mawson, Douglas, (Sir) (1882-1958)

Conditions Governing Access:

Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1585790).

Conditions Governing Use:

Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1585790).

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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