- MS 429/8;BJ Journal, 3 September 1934 to 1 August 1937, 1 volume, holograph
- MS 429/9;BJ Sledging journal, 18 to 24 August 1935 1 volume, holograph
Martin, British Graham Land Expedition
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- Dates of Creation3 September 1934 to 1 August 1937
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- Physical Description2 volumes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The British Graham Land Expedition, 1934-1937 (leader John Rymill) spent three years exploring the area of the Antarctic peninsula which at that time was thought to be an island. A De Havilland Fox Moth aircraft was used for depot laying an aria reconnaissance while dog teams carried out exploration. Bases were set up at Argentine Islands and Debenham Islands. A broad scientific programme was conducted and the expedition proved that channels sighted by Wilkins and Ellsworth did not exist and that Graham Land was part of the Antarctic mainland.
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Chronological.