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422218
  • Title
    John Carlyon autograph book, 1931, with correspondence, 1930-1954
  • Creator
  • Call number
    MLMSS 1235
  • Level of description
    fonds
  • Date

    1930-1954
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    422218
  • Physical Description
    (2") box
    1 box of textual material
  • ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

    Born in Bendigo, Victoria. Walked from Cape York to Wilson's Promontory, beginning 26 August 1930 and finishing 16 October 1931. He then continued his walk around Australia, completing the journey December 1933
  • Scope and Content
    Series 01: Autograph book, kept by Carlyon at the time of his walk, 1931.

    Series 02: Miscellaneous papers, 1930-1954
    A. Pamphlet concerning his journey.

    B. Correspondence, mainly concerning the nature and purpose of his walk, 1930-1954.

    C. Envelopes addressed to John Carlyon, bearing numerous postmarks, 1932-1934.
  • Description source

    Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (8-288B) as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012
  • General note

    Pic.Acc.No.978
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