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Papers [microform] 1928-1938
Bib ID 17771
Format MicroformMicroform, ManuscriptManuscript
Author King, H. Mrs
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1928-1938 
22 cm. (23 folders) 
Summary

Contains letters to Mrs. H. King from people claiming to be descendents of Captain James Cook. Also contains notes, newspaper cuttings, genealogical tables, photographs and printed material relating to Captain Cook and his descendents. Reel 1. Correspondents A-P. Reel 2. Correspondents R-W and miscellaneous material.

Biography/History Around 1928, Mrs H. King, who believed her family were related to Captain James Cook, advertised in a number of papers for all relatives of James Cook to write to her. 
Notes

Originals held by the National Library of Australia at MS 2405.

Reproduction Microfilm. Canberra, A.C.T. : National Library of Australia, 1993. 2 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. 
Subjects King, H. - Mrs - Archives.  |  Cook, James, - 1728-1779 - Family.  |  Cook family - Genealogy.  |  Genealogists - Great Britain - Archives.
Details Collect From
Mfm G24982-83 Newspapers/Microforms Reading Room
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Mfm G24982-83 Newspapers/Microforms Reading Room
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PRU mfm G24982-83 (first generation master : coldstore) No request available - (Preservation Reformatting) - -
PRU mfm G24982-83 (printing master : coldstore) No request available - (Preservation Reformatting) - -