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Diaries of Edward R Zenthon, surveyor, of camping, hiking and climbing expeditions.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13576/1-4

Scope and Contents

Diaries, 1937-1947, of Edward R Zenthon, surveyor (1920-2012), of camping, hiking and climbing expeditions in Scotland, England, Wales, South Africa, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Italy.

The diaries are illustrated with numerous skilful drawings and sketch maps together with photographs, postcards, maps and cartoons. In addition to diary entries, there are several lists including mountains climbed, personal climbing equipment, books owned and a glossary of mountaineering terms.

Ted Zenthon was a member of the Scottish Mountaineering Club and many of the expeditions were with the Junior Mountaineering Club of Scotland.

Dates

  • Creation: 1937-1947.

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

4 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The diaries have been arranged in chronological order.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Deposited, 2014, by the Scottish Moutaineering Club.

Related Materials

Acc.11538, Papers of the Scottish Mountaineering Club and the Glasgow branch of the Junior Mountaineering Club of Scotland.

Source

Genre / Form

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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