Fonds
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 (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- EE
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Title (The name of the record)
- Everest Expeditions
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1921-1953
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Description (What the record is about)
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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.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Royal Geographical Society
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
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- <corpname>Joint Himalayan Committee</corpname>
- <corpname>Mount Everest Committee</corpname>
- <corpname>Mount Everest Foundation</corpname>
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 150+ Boxes.
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Restrictions on use (Information on restrictions to the use or reproduction of the material)
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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.
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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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.
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Unpublished finding aids (A note of unpublished indexes, lists or guides to the record)
- <p>RGS Archives existing card index system.</p>
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3cc7e739-4f0a-4d21-9a99-bb8ed62f53cc/
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Everest Expeditions