| RefNo | EXP/11/1/1/256 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Halley Bay expedition file, 'IGY/RSAE Orders 1956 (HB/56 series)' |
| Date | 1956-1960 |
| Description | File from the Royal Society International Geophysical Year expedition to Halley Bay.
Orders and correspondence to the Royal Society Antarctic Expedition including:
letter from Colonial Office regarding future control of the Royal Society's IGY base (1956);
list of personal details of members of the main party of the Royal Society expedition (closed to researchers);
sailing orders to Captain Jakobsen of the MV Tottan;
copy of report 'Logistics capabilities of Antarctic stations' (Working Group for Mutual Logistic Support);
report to leader of the Royal Society Antarctic Expedition (RSAE), Robert Arthur Smart;
Correspondents include: J Macdowall, V Fuchs. File reference number: HB/56 |
| Extent | One file |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Typescript |
| AccessStatus | Closed |
| AccessConditions | Closed for lifespan of data subjects under Data Protection Act 1998. Personal details of the members of the main party; these can be removed for access. Contact library@royalsociety.org for more information. |