Journal of a tour in Switzerland in July 1894 by Mary Winifred Dundas, the daughter of Robert Dundas, Rector of Albury.
Item
Identifier: MS.14199
Scope and Contents
The journal describes a journey from Albury via Paris and Lausanne to Saas Fée in the Valais. Later, the party went on to Rieder Furka near the Aletsch Glacier before returning to England. Most of the journal describes walks in the Valais, with comments on the scenery, the Swiss people and fellow tourists.
Dates
- Creation: 1894.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
70 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
70 + several blank folios.
Custodial History
The journal was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Graham Brown Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1966.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk