Ludwig Leichhardt collection, 1832-1846, with associated papers to 1931
Ludwig Leichhardt collection, 1832-1846, with associated papers to 1931
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1832-1846
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Language
- French
- English
- German
- Latin
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1.2 metres of textual material (28 volumes)
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Microfilm : Refer to series records for location numbers
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
This collection comprises journals, notebooks and correspondence created by Ludwig Leichhardt, together with papers about him assembled after his death.
SERIES 01
Ludwig Leichhardt Bible, published in 1832, with manuscript notes by Leichhardt to 1840
SERIES 02
Ludwig Leichhardt notebooks, 1832-1840
SERIES 03
Ludwig Lei...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Ludwig Leichhardt collection, 1832-1846, with associated papers to 1931
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
A further volume of Leichhardt papers from the Australian Museum forms volume 1 of the collection titled Ludwig Leichhardt manuscripts transferred from Australia Museum, with additional papers, 1829-1866, located at A 1383/1.
Contextual Information
Source
Before Ludwig Leichhardt started on his first expedition in 1843 he deposited many of his books with the Australian Museum. He also donated natural history specimens to the Museum in 1846 and 1847. Before leaving on his last expedition Leichhardt left his property in the care of James Murphy (father of John Murphy who was a member of the Port Essin...
Administrative / Biographical history
Ludwig Leichhardt (1813-1848?), naturalist and explorer was born in Prussia and arrived in Sydney in 1842. In 1844 he led an expedition to Port Essington, departing from the Darling Downs in October and reaching his destination in December 1845, after covering almost 4800 kilometres. In 1848 he led another expedition with the aim of crossing the co...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Record Identifier
Yj7dPkG9
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Yj7dPkG9
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Reference code
826119
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