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ParkinsonMML
Unique identifier
GB 275 ParkinsonMML
Title
Papers of Mervyn Parkinson
Date(s)
- 1929-30 (Creation)
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Fonds
Extent and medium
1 oversize box, paper and photographs
Context area
Name of creator
(1907-1996)
Biographical history
BA Natural Sciences 1929. Participated in the Cambridge University Expedition to East Greenland 1929 with J.M. Wordie and Vivian Fuchs.
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Given by Mervyn's son, Chris Parkinson, 2023.
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Scope and content
Diaries and photographs relating to the Cambridge University East Greenland Expedition June-September 1929. The expedition was led by James Wordie, and the members were August Courtauld, 'Bunny' Fuchs, Doc. Whittard, Cuthbert Wakefield, Vernon Forbes, Dykes and Varley.
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Note
Preferred citation: St John's College Library, Papers of Mervyn Parkinson.