Diary and other papers of Sydney Evan Jones, 1911-1914 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 566722
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Jones, Sydney Evan
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1911-1914]
- 0.6 m (1 medium phase box)
- Summary:
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The collection comprises: 1. Typed note about the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914. 2. Diary and notebook, Queen Mary Land (2 v.) 3. Notes written on the 'Aurora', 1 Jan.-8 Feb. 1912. 4. Two letters from Sir Douglas Mawson to Sydney Jones. 5. Sundry loose notes. 6. Expedition notepaper (blank) 7. Six photographs (very indistinct) 8. Envelope marked 'Silicagel'.
- Biography/History:
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Sydney Evan Jones was a medical officer on the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914. Jones was one of the western party who established a base on Shackleton Ice Shelf under the command of Francis Wild. Jones led a group that explored Mount Gauss and the neighbouring coastline and investigated bird life in that region. Extracts from Jones' diary were published in Mawson's 'Home of the blizzard'.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: MS 9273.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1911-1914
- Occupation:
- Explorers
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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