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Sir Edmund Hillary diary - Everest Reconnaissance 1951

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  • Description

    A blue diary owned by Edmund Hillary, covering the period of 29 August to 25 November 1951. Discusses Hillary's 1951 trip to Nepal and reconnaissance of Mount Everest.

  • Other Id

    17171 (Presto content ID)

    MS-2010-1-381 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Sir Edmund Hillary diary - Everest Reconnaissance 1951
  • Primary Maker

     Sir Edmund Hillary

  • Date
    1951
    Aug 1951-Nov 1951
  • Physical Description

    1 folder containing 1 volume (210mm x 135mm x 29mm)

  • Collection
    Sir Edmund Hillary Archive
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of

    Untitled

  • Public Access Text

    Three pages of loose notes inserted at the back of the book.

  • Copyright
    All rights reserved
  • Credit Line
    Sir Edmund Hillary bequest.
  • Last Update
    06 Jul 2023
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