Archibald McLean scrapbook, 1911-1920
Archibald McLean scrapbook, 1911-1920
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1911 - 1920
Call Numbers
MLMSS 7642/Box 1X
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Manuscripts and Pictures
Physical Description
Contents
1 outsize box
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Microfilm : CY 4655, frames 1 - 160
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
The scrapbook contains photographs, newcuttings, ephemeral material and correspondence mainly relating to the AAE. The newscuttings cover Mclean's departure from Sydney, the 'Aurora', reports of the first wires from Mawson upon completion of the telegraph, news of the deaths of Ninnis and Mertz and the additional winter spent in Antarctica. The ph...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Archibald McLean scrapbook, 1911-1920
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Digital order no:Album ID : 1219974...
Contextual Information
Source
Acquired from Maggs Bros Ltd, 2006
Administrative / Biographical history
Dr Archibald McLean was chief medical officer and bacteriologist on the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-14 (AAE) under Douglas Mawson. He was one of a party of six who waited for Mawson's return once the 'Aurora' had departed with the rest of the crew and endured another Antarctic winter as a result.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 7642/Box 1X
Record Identifier
nZNvEj2n
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nZNvEj2n
Other Identifiers
Reference code
447395
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