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Everest Expeditions

Catalogue reference: EE

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This record is about the Everest Expeditions dating from 1921-1953.

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Reference
EE
Title
Everest Expeditions
Date
1921-1953
Description

These extensive files, 150+ boxes run, from 1921 to the present time; they encompass the work of the Committees that planned expeditions to Everest from the 1920s through to 1953; thereafter of the Mount Everest Foundation.

Held by
Royal Geographical Society
Language
English
Creator(s)
  • <corpname>Joint Himalayan Committee</corpname>
  • <corpname>Mount Everest Committee</corpname>
  • <corpname>Mount Everest Foundation</corpname>
Physical description
150+ Boxes.
Restrictions on use

Photocopying subject to the condition of each item and completion of an 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG.

Access conditions

Access is via the Society's Foyle Reading Room and is free to Members and Fellows of the Society and to those in formal education (proof of educational status required e.g. a student/staff card or formal letter of introduction from your institution). For all other visitors a & #163;10 daily access fee applies. All visitors are required to provide personal i.d. such as a driving licence or passport.

Unpublished finding aids
<p>RGS Archives existing card index system.</p>
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3cc7e739-4f0a-4d21-9a99-bb8ed62f53cc/

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Everest Expeditions