James William Dell papers, 1907-1922

MLMSS 1723

fonds

1907-1922

Textual Records, Graphic Materials

422363

Microfilm : CY 3529, frames 1-117 (MLMSS 1723)

1 box of textual material

J. W. Dell was one of three survivors of Captain Scott's Antarctic Expedition, 1901-1904, and a member of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Quest expedition, 1921-1922. Between expeditions he served in the Royal Navy, saw action off the Dardanelles and served in the Harwich Flotilla in the 1914-1918 War. He was Chief Petty Officer on the Quest

I. Diary, 17 September 1921-13 August 1922. Kept on board the Quest, includes description of progress of ship, the death of Sir Ernest Shackleton, 5 January 1922, contemporary press cuttings and a sketch presumably of the Quest. MS. and printed. II. Letters to, 1907-1910. A. From Captain R. Scott, 12 December 1908-29 January 1910, re Dell's Prospects and affairs. B. From Dr E. A. Wilson, 20 March-20 April 1909. C. From F. Wild, 12 October 1907

Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (8-356C) as part of the eRecords Project, 2010-2011

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