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James Park Thomson - Records

Title
James Park Thomson - Records
Repository
John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection, State Library of Queensland
Reference
OM65-21
Date Range
1884 - 1931
Description

Records of Thomson's life and career including correspondence, press cuttings, photographs, pamphlets, accounts and manuscripts of books, articles and speeches, including mention of New Guinea, Australian Aborigines and early exploration, and relates to his work with the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia; overall dates c1884-c1931 [60 cm, OM65-21].

Formats
Photographs
Quantity
0.6 m
Access
Available for reference

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