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Diary 1895 [manuscript]
Bib ID 328509
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author
Syme, Herbert
 
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1895 
5 cm. (1 v. + 1 folder). 
Summary

One diary entitled "To India and back" recording Syme's second visit to India. A detailed account of the places visited, the people met, local customs and religions are included. The diary is illustrated with 94 albumen photographs depicting ethnic and social groups, costumes, architecture and customs.

Biography/History

Herbert Syme was the oldest son of David Syme, a newspaper proprietor, and a brother to Sir Geoffrey Syme.

Notes

Manuscript reference no.: NLA MS 6751.

Related Material Associated materials: Papers of Sir Geoffrey Syme are held in National Library of Australia Manuscript Section at MS 7104. 
Subjects Syme, Herbert - Diaries.  |  India - Description and travel.  |  India - Social life and customs.  |  India - Social life and customs - Pictorial works.
Time Coverage 1895 
Also Titled

India and back.

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