Personal correpondence while on botanical expeditions in Papua New Guinea [microform] / Royal Pullen. 1956-1972.

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Personal correpondence while on botanical expeditions in Papua New Guinea [microform] / Royal Pullen. 1956-1972.

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Mr Pullen's letters document the following expeditions: 1956 Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands; 1957 Western Highlands; 1958 Ramu, Atitau ; 1959 Wewak, Lower Sepik; 1961 Southern Highlands (Wabag Tari); 1962 Port Moresby, Kairuku ; 1963 Kubor Range; 1964 Managalase; Finisterre Range (with British Museum); 1966 Gulf District ; 1967 Port Moresby ; 1967 Fly River, Western Province; 1969 Popondetta - Mt Lamington; 1970 Port Moresby, ANZAAS Conference and excursions only; 1972 Mt Suckling.

1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau

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CSIRO. Division of Land Research and Regional Survey

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Pullen, Royal, 1925-

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During the 1950s and 1960s the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) was investigating resources in Papua New Guinea on a broad scale using both air photography and checking "ground truth". As a Botanist with the CSIRO Division of Land Research and Regional Survey, carrying out scientific and terrain exploration in many areas PNG, Mr Pullen wrote regular letters to his wife which are detailed, observant and witty. Mr Pullen's letters clearly conveys his impressions...