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Sir Edmund Hillary papers relating to publications and family life, 1962 - 1964.

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  • Description

    Folder contains sundry papers from 1962 - 1964.

    Includes a 1964 Telegram regarding Louise Hillary's book Keep Calm if you Can; Typescript of a review of High in the Thin Cold Air broadcast on Saskatchewan Radio 01/03/1963; Typescript of a review of High in the Thin Cold Air broadcast on the Good Morning Show by Lee Kinard; Newspaper clipping of a review of High in the Thin Cold Air; Letter to Louise Hillary from the National Geographic society regarding 'Great Adventures' book; Hodder and Stroughton New Books catalogue 1964

    Programme for the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute's Graduation Ceremony 12/12/1962; Card from Betsey Milleville ca. 1960s; Letters to Edmund and Louise Hillary from their children and Mrs Mac; Childhood letters and drawings by Louise Rose (Later Hillary) ca.1937; Greeting Card featuring images of Sir Edmund Hillary and Everest; Qantas certificate, Peter Hillary; Map of Thiradharm Cottage.

  • Other Id

    16813 (Presto content ID)

    MS-2010-1-38 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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