Mount Suckling
Pullen, Royal, 1925- : Personal correspondence while on botanical expeditions in Papua ...
Date: 1956-1972
From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area
By: Pullen, Royal, 1925-
Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1232
Description: Mr Pullen wrote regular letters to his wife which are detailed, observant and witty. Mr Pullen's letters clearly convey his impressions of the country and the people as well as giving a clear account of his botanical survey practices. During the 1950s and 1960s the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) was investigating resources in Papua New Guinea on a broad scale using both air photography and checking "ground truth". Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Complete listing at http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pambu/finals/searchlong.php. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 2005