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Photographs of the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition

Glasgow University Archive Services

Various - on board and on land

Series Summary

Reference Code

GB 0248 404/1611-1636

Date(s)

unknown

Extent and medium of the unit of description

7

stereo glass-plate negatives

Name of creator

Bruce | William Speirs | 1867-1921 | polar explorer and oceanographer

Biographical History

Biographical History

This is a small series of miscellaneous photos showing no particular theme. Subjects include a palm tree on the deck of a ship, rock formations, views of a village from the sea and a steam engine. It has not been possible to identify the date or location of any of these pictures, although none of them were taken in Antarctica.

Scope and Content

Scope and Content

Various - on board and on land series consists of photographs of:

  • a variety on non-Antarctic scenes (7 stereo glass-plate negatives)

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