Charles Wilkes Papers, 1836-1875,[microform]
Collection
Identifier: Microfilm-2152-2161
Scope and Contents
Charles Wilkes was a naval officer and explorer. Of the total microfilmed collection of 26 reels, the Library holds 10 reels. These consist of: Reels 1-4: Journals and diaries,1841-1875 (24 volumes); Reels 5-6: Letterbooks, May 17 1841-December 30 1846; November 22 1848-February 16 1850; February 16 1850-January 17 1851; Reel 9: Family correspondence 1836-July 1850; Reel 10: Family correspondence August 1950- May 1853; Reel 14: General correspondence 1835-1856.
Dates
- 1836 - 1875
Creator
- Wilkes, Charles (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted.
Extent
0.3 metres (10 microfilm reels.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased 1976.
Existence and Location of Originals
Library of Congress (Manuscript division), Washington, D.C.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository
Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz