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Himalayan Scientific and Mountaineering Expedition, 1960-61 - Papers

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  • Description

    Folder contains letters, invoices, notes and jottings regarding supplies for the Himalayan Scientific and Mountaineering Expedition, some written and signed by Sir Edmund Hillary. Includes receipts and records of payment of porters.

    Includes budget and lists of equipment/sale of equipment for physiological team including clothing; Telegraph instructions to the Chartered Bank; India Airlines Corporation Excess Baggage Ticket; Details of Peter Mulgrew's hospitalisation from the United Mission Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal; Letter to Sir Edmund Hillary regarding Peter Mulgrew's recovery 20/06/1961.

  • Other Id

    16875 (Presto content ID)

    MS-2010-1-99 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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