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The Perkins Collection.

Catalogue reference: HHP

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This record is about the The Perkins Collection. dating from 1904-1957.

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Reference
HHP
Title
The Perkins Collection.
Date
1904-1957
Description

'The African experiences of H. Hayes Perkins, 1906-53', an account of some periods of residence and travel in the Belgian Congo, South and East Africa. 'Here and there': three volumes of personal journals in North and South America, 1904-36. 'Alaska and the Yukon, 50 years ago, 1956. 'The diamond fields of Kasai', 1918-20. Last journeys', Sahara, 1952; South America, 1957.

Held by
Royal Geographical Society
Language
English
Creator(s)
<persname>Perkins, H Hayes, fl 1906-1953</persname>
Physical description
Eight volumes typescript
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Unpublished finding aids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>The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.</p>
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/aeee45f7-c4ed-470b-851c-5d90377c5959/

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The Perkins Collection.