Personal correpondence while on botanical expeditions in Papua New Guinea, 1956-1972 [microform] / Royal Pullen
- Bib ID:
- 3427788
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Pullen, Royal, 1925-
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference.
- Description:
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- 1956-1972
- 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
- Series:
- PMB (Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau) ; 1232.
- Summary:
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Mr Pullen's letters document the following expeditions: 1956 Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands; 1957 Western Highlands; 1958 Ramu, Atitau ; 1959 Wewak, Lower Sepik; 1961 Southern Highlands (Wabag¡Tari); 1962 Port Moresby, Kairuku ; 1963 Kubor Range; 1964 Managalase; Finisterre Range (with British Museum); 1966 Gulf District ; 1967 Port Moresby ; 1967 Fly River, Western Province; 1969 Popondetta - Mt Lamington; 1970 Port Moresby, ANZAAS Conference and excursions only; 1972 Mt Suckling.
- Biography/History:
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During the 1950s and 1960s the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) was investigating resources in Papua New Guinea on a broad scale using both air photography and checking "ground truth". As a Botanist with the CSIRO Division of Land Research and Regional Survey, carrying out scientific and terrain exploration in many areas PNG, Mr Pullen wrote regular letters to his wife which are detailed, observant and witty. Mr Pullen's letters clearly conveys his impressions of the country and the people as well as giving a clear account of his botanical survey practices.
- Reproduction:
- Microfilm. Canberra, A.C.T. : Produced for the Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, Australian National University. 1 microfilm reel.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (8 p.) and on the Internet through http://rspas.anu.edu/pambu/
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1956-1972
- Occupation:
- Botanists
- Other authors/contributors:
- Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau
- Copyright:
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