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- [1901-1925] (Creation)
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1 bound diary and 1 folder
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Born Tasmania; studied physics and astronomy at Melbourne University; took part in the Southern Cross expedition, 1898; came to England, 1900; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, 1900-1942; physicist on the National Antarctic expedition, 1901-1904; Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (anti-submarine division) 1914-1919; Member of RGS Council 1929-31; RGS Medal.
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GB 0402 LCB [1901-1925] Collection level 1 bound diary and 1 folder Bernacchi , Louis Charles , 1876-1942 , scientist and explorer
Born Tasmania; studied physics and astronomy at Melbourne University; took part in the Southern Cross expedition, 1898; came to England, 1900; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, 1900-1942; physicist on the National Antarctic expedition, 1901-1904; Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (anti-submarine division) 1914-1919; Member of RGS Council 1929-31; RGS Medal.
Diary presented to RGS in 1958 by F H Yale of London.
Papers of Louis Charles Bernacchi, 1901-1925, including private diary covering the voyage of the DISCOVERY, 14 Feb-5 Nov [1901-1904], including sketch maps and photographs and folder containing a synopsis of the Antarctic expedition of 1925.
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Diary is in date order. Synopsis contains assorted letters and papers - not indexed.
Accessed via the Foyle Reading Room. Free of charge for Fellows, Members and those with valid academic identification. All other users pay a charge and must bring identification in order to register on arrival.
Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of an application form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
English
Diary is manuscript; folder contains typescripts. Both in fair condition.
The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.
RGS Correspondence blocks 1881-1910, 1911-1920, 1921-1930 and 1931-1940: Bernacchi L C.
Prepared by an archives volunteer using existing finding aids. Revised by Sarah Drewery.
Sources: Biography in the Geographical Journal Vol. 99 pp. 287-8. ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA. 23 October 2000; Nov 2008. Antarctica Antarctic regions Bernacchi , Louis Charles , 1876-1942 , scientist and explorer Climatic zones Geographical exploration Geography HMS Discovery Polar regions
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Diary presented to RGS in 1958 by F H Yale of London.
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Papers of Louis Charles Bernacchi, 1901-1925, including private diary covering the voyage of the DISCOVERY, 14 Feb-5 Nov [1901-1904], including sketch maps and photographs and folder containing a synopsis of the Antarctic expedition of 1925.
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Diary is in date order. Synopsis contains assorted letters and papers - not indexed.
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Accessed via the Foyle Reading Room. Free of charge for Fellows, Members and those with valid academic identification. All other users pay a charge and must bring identification in order to register on arrival.
Conditions governing reproduction
Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of an application form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
RGS Correspondence blocks 1881-1910, 1911-1920, 1921-1930 and 1931-1940: Bernacchi L C.
Finding aids
The RGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.
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ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA.
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- English