Jorgen Jorgenson journals, 2 - 29 September 1826; 21 January- 10 April 1827
Jorgen Jorgenson journals, 2 - 29 September 1826; 21 January- 10 April 1827
Jorgen Jorgenson journals, 2 - 29 September 1826; 21 January- 10 April 1827
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Date
2 - 29 September 1826; 21 January- 10 April 1827
Call Numbers
C 125
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Physical Description
Contents
2 volumes in box - 0.03 Meters
Textual Records - (manuscript)
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Fonds
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Issue Copy
Photocopy : CYC 125. Xerox copyflo on open access.
Microfilm : CY 216, frames 1-75 (C 125/1-2).
Finding aids
Read the transcription here: http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2015/D00007/a1656.html
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Contents
2-29 Sept. 1826; An incomplete journal in a small notebook. Inscribed on label pasted on cover: 'Journal of Jorgen Jorgenson when on an expedition of discovery in Van Diemen's Land, 2nd Sept. 1826'. Cover also has annotation by Thomas Scott: 'Given by Jorgen Jorgenson himself to Mr. George Scott of Mount Morriston near Ross, when lodging there in...
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Jorgen Jorgenson journals, 2 - 29 September 1826; 21 January- 10 April 1827
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General note
Digital order no:Album ID : 823743...
Contextual Information
Source
Bequeathed by David Scott Mitchell
Administrative / Biographical history
Jorgen Jorgenson (1780-1841) was born in Denmark. He came to Australia as a seaman in 1801, leaving in 1805 to return to Denmark. Over the next few years his extraordinary life included a two month period as the ruler of Iceland and incarceration in English prisons. In April 1826 he arrived in Van Diemen's Land as a convict where he was soon assign...
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C 125
Record Identifier
nmQd3yRn
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nmQd3yRn
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Reference code
447420
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