Martin Rough collection

The collection comprises of observations recorded by Rough during the British Whaling Voyage, 1946-1947 (Director Rupert Trouton) by the United Whales Ltd. ship Balaena.

Martin Rough undertook scientific work during the whaling season , 1946-1947

The collection is arranged chronologically.

By appointment.

Anyone wishing to consult material should ensure they note the entire MS reference and the name of the originator.

The term holograph is used when the item is wholly in the handwriting of the author. The term autograph is used when the author has signed the item.

Descriptions compiled by N. Boneham, Assistant Archivist with assistance from R. Stancombe and reference to Antarctic Chronology, unpublished corrected revision of Chronological list of Antarctic expeditions and related historical events by Robert Keith Headland (1 December 2001) Cambridge University Press (1989) ISBN 0521309034

Clive Holland Manuscripts in the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, England - a catalogue Garland Publishing New York and London (1982) ISBN 0824093941.

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