David Burn diaries, 1 May 1850 - 31 Dec. 1851; 10 Oct. 1855 - 15 Sept. 1858
David Burn diaries, 1 May 1850 - 31 Dec. 1851; 10 Oct. 1855 - 15 Sept. 1858
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Date
1850-1858
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Physical Description
Contents
2 volumes - 0.04 Meters
Textual Records - (manuscript)
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Fonds
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Issue Copy
Microfilm : Diary 1850-1851).
Microfilm : Diary, 1855-1858).
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Scope and Contents
Contents
2 diaries recording Burn's personal and professional life in Auckland.
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Full title
David Burn diaries, 1 May 1850 - 31 Dec. 1851; 10 Oct. 1855 - 15 Sept. 1858
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Administrative / Biographical history
David Burn (1798-1875) first arrived in Hobart in 1826. He made several visits to Scotland and England before settling at 'Rotherwood' on the River Ouse. In 1842 he accompanied Sir John and Lady Franklin on their visit to the west coast of Tasmania. In the 1840s he was beset by financial difficulties and migrated to Auckland in 1847 where he worke...
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Record Identifier
Yold6RW9
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447493
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