Archive Item

Details of Everest/Himalaya Archive

Everest on a busy day
Description
Pack of Prayer flags,1 paperback ”Upon that Mountain” by Eric Shipton,1 print of a watercolour by John Svenson, 6 cigarette cards, 1 schematic map of route U, 1951 Special Edition Times Supplement, 1 large photograph of Everest, 1 Ascent of Everest journal 1952, Sunday Times Magazine 2003, Climbing Mt Everest record of 1922 Expedition, April 1921 Conquest Magazine, BBC Magazine “The British Empire Vol 6 No 85”, The Times Souvenir Edition June 1953, The Times Supplement “Everest” May 2003, Times Supplement July 1953 x2.
Archive Donated By:
Various
Archive Date Made:
01/04/2020
Extent and Medium:
as above
Archive Creator History
Archive Content:

The Archive content is pretty much as listed in the Description opposite, and is basically a few bits and pieces of that ilk that we have  cobbled together over the years.  Not exactly Scottish, but a nice indication that we are ‘without borders’.  By far our most exciting Everest item is a 1953 oxygen set which you’ll find in the Objects search.

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Language:
English
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Archive Donated Date:
Various
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Archive Creators:
Hermione Cooper
Archive Ref Code:
SMHC/Ev/H
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Level of Description:
1 Box
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Access Conditions:
This collection is open for consultation. Readers are advised to contact the Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection in advance of their visit in order to make an appointment.
Archive Reproduction Conditions:
Most items are copyright protected. Contact copyright holder for permission to use.