Family papers, 1807-1975 [manuscript]. 1807-1975.

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Family papers, 1807-1975 [manuscript]. 1807-1975.

Copies and transcripts of letters to and from Stanley and his family, transcript of extracts from his mother's journal (1820-1830) and copies of letters by Thomas Huxley and Dr Thomson. Also includes: 1. Manuscript of Owen Stanley, card and notebook indexes followed by copies and notes on letters by or about Stanley, 1811-1863, then references, notes and published sources relating to Owen Stanley. 2 Original letters to and from members of the Stanley family, 1832-1923. 3. Manuscript of Australian roundabout; notes, correspondence, photographs, background information and published sources.

80 cm. (35 folders) + additional material and 1 pkt fol.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7074200

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Stanley family

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Stanley, Owen

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Lubbock, Adelaide

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Adelaide Lubbock is related to Owen Stanley and is the author of Australian roundabout, Owen Stanley and People in glass houses. Owen Stanley was a naval officer and marine surveyor. In 1838 he sailed to Port Essington in Northern Australia and later in 1840 he assisted in the foundation of Auckland and surveyed the harbour. In 1847 he returned to Australia, in command of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, and for 3 years was engaged in survey work along the southern coast of New Guinea. From the d...