Record

RefNoEXP/11/1/1/13
AltRefNo[H.BAY/108]
LevelFile
TitleHalley Bay expedition, file 'Personnel IGY 1955 FIDS/RB/17/56'
Date1955
DescriptionFile from the Royal Society International Geophysical Year expedition to Halley Bay. File of George Hemmen of the IGY containing papers and correspondence relating to the personnel of the expedition.

Including:
Accommodation on the ship 'Tottan' for members of the expedition.
Travel expenses and salary of members of the expedition.
Application for posts in the Antarctic.
The advance party leaving to Vahsel Bay.
Interviews for potential members of the expedition.
Medical examinations for members
ExtentOne file
AccessStatusClosed
AccessConditionsClosed, sensitive personal information, DPA 1998. 80 year closure period applied assuming lifespan of 100 years. Some access may be possible. Contact the archivist for more information library@royalsociety.org
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