Record

RefNoMS/948/1/2
LevelFile
TitlePersonnel information about members of the main party of the Halley Bay expedition
Date1956
DescriptionA collection of records and correspondence concerning appointments to the expedition party. This includes several prospective applications, both successful and unsuccessful, for jobs including cook and carpenter. There are lists of the appointed members of the main expedition party, and copies of information sent to members regarding salary details, health checkups, vaccinations, and other preparations to be undertaken before the expedition's departure. Also contains a copy of the Colonial Office regulations for public officers, as well as information on the National Insurance Scheme and National Savings Certificates.
Extent34 items
FormatCarbon
Manuscript
Typescript
AccessStatusOpen
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