Thomas Orde-Lees diary (photocopy), 1915 - 1916 Digital Version Available
Description
The collection contains Thomas Orde Lees diary, recording events during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917) on which he served. Includes a ten-page incomplete typescript continuation of the diary which takes the story through Orde-Lees' rescue. This diary was used by the expedition leader, Sir Ernest Shackleton, in his book "South" and certain passages are marked by Orde-Lees for easy reference. A preservation photocopy of the diary... is also included.
See moreDates
- 1915 - 1916
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Extent
9 Digital File(s) (9 .pdfs (458 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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