| Description | File from the Royal Society International Geophysical Year expedition to Halley Bay. File containing papers and correspondence regarding the preparation of the advance party of the Royal Society's Antarctic Expedition, 1955.
File includes:
Contract appointing Surgeon Commander David Dalgliesh as leader of the Royal Society Antarctic Expedition in the IGY [International Geophysical Year] activities.
Instructions to David Dalgliesh.
List of Antarctic Radio Circuits.
Logistic capabilities of Antarctic Stations.
Copies of a declaration signed by all members of the Royal Society Antarctic Expedition sailing 22 November 1955.
Blank copy of FIDS [Falkland Island Dependencies Survey] and Crown Agents agreement.
Note of navigation in Weddel Sea.
Reports on observations of Aurora at Vahsel Bay and Glaciology.
Royal Society requirements for the establishment of the IGY.
Correspondence regarding: Orders sent to the masters of the 'Tottan' and 'Magga Dan'; formal acceptance of instructions; MV 'Tottan' sailing orders; IGY expedition to the Weddell Sea; press relations for the advance party of the expedition; Dalgliesh's appointment as leader of the expedition; Dalgliesh's orders; |