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- 1923-1925 (Creation)
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3 bound typescripts
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Leo Austen was Assistant Resident Magistrate of the Western Division of Papua in the 1920s and served elsewhere in Papua during the 1930s. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, 1929-1938.
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GB 0402 ALE 1923-1925 Collection (fonds) 3 bound typescripts Austen , Leo , fl 1923-1938 , assistant resident magistrate of Papua
Leo Austen was Assistant Resident Magistrate of the Western Division of Papua in the 1920s and served elsewhere in Papua during the 1930s. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, 1929-1938.
Presented by the author.
Papers of Leo Austen, 1923-1925, including volume describing the Tedi district of Papua and its people with coloured drawings; volume containing a vocabulary of the Iongom languages and volume containing a list of geological specimens with sketch map.
None expected
No indexing, but each volume contains a coherent account of its subject.
Open by appointment only, subject to completion of application form. Non-Fellows require a letter of reference.
Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
English.
The volumes are in good condition.
The RGS archives: a handlist compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.
RGS Archives - Correspondence block 1921-1930, 1931-1940: Austen, L. Geographical Journal Vol. 62, pp.335-449.
Prepared by David Tatham, Archives Volunteer using existing finding aids. Revised by Sarah Drewery. ISAD(G) ed.2. 19 September 2000; Nov 2008. Austen , Leo , fl 1923-1938 , colonial administrator Austronesian and Oceanic languages Colonial administration Colonial countries Drawings Geology Lexicography Maps National cultures Oceania Oceanic cultures Papua New Guinea Papuan languages Political systems Visual materials Vocabularies Illustrations
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Presented by the author.
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Scope and content
Papers of Leo Austen, 1923-1925, including volume describing the Tedi district of Papua and its people with coloured drawings; volume containing a vocabulary of the Iongom languages and volume containing a list of geological specimens with sketch map.
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None expected
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No indexing, but each volume contains a coherent account of its subject.
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Conditions governing access
Open by appointment only, subject to completion of application form. Non-Fellows require a letter of reference.
Conditions governing reproduction
Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
RGS Archives - Correspondence block 1921-1930, 1931-1940: Austen, L. Geographical Journal Vol. 62, pp.335-449.
Finding aids
The RGS archives: a handlist compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.
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ISAD(G) ed.2.
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- English