William Speirs Bruce collection 1892 - 1919

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William Speirs Bruce collection 1892 - 1919

http://archiveshub.ac.uk/data/gb15-williamspeirsbruce

Expedition material ( 1 map, 1 sketch, 3 volumes, 7 leaves), correspondence (Circa 331 leaves), company papers (1 box)

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Scott Polar Research Institute

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SNAC Resource ID: 6286000

Scott Polar Research Institute

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