- MS 575/1;MJ Letters (71) to Isidore Le Brun, 1830 to 1842 [From J.S.C. Dumont d'Urville and his wife Adele, including letters on results of French Naval Expedition, 1837-1840 (d'Urville was senior commander) and others on discoveries of James Clark Ross and Charles Wilkes] microfilm
d'Urville, correspondence
Archive Unit
- This material is held at
- ReferenceGB 15 Jules and Adele d'Urville/Correspondence
- Dates of Creation1830-1842
- Name of Creator
- Physical DescriptionCirca 72 letters The letters are on microfilm.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The collection comprises of correspondence by both Jules and his wife Adele d'Urville on a number of subjects including the French Naval Expedition, 1837-1840 led by d'Urville.
Alternative Form Available
These are copies.
Location of Originals
Originals in Dixon Library part of the Library of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (1982)
Additional Information
The Institute holds archival collections for both Charles Wilkes and Sir James Clark Ross