Richard Walter Richards interviewed by Lennard Bickel [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 1740405
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Richards, R. W. (Richard Walter), 1893-1985, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1976
- 2 sound cassettes (ca. 221 min.)
- Summary:
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Richards talks about the 1914-1917 British Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, in particular, the difficulties faced by him and his companions such as reliance on seal meat for food and fuel, symptoms of scurvy, blizzard conditions and the death of some of the members of the expedition. He also talks about the dogs used to pull their sleds and life generally during this time as well as his opinion of Shackelton as a leader.
- Notes:
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- For a description of the journey see Australian Encyclopedia Vol. 1, Antarctica, British Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-1917.
- Recorded on 25 November and 3 December 1976 at Point Lonsdale, Vic.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-215116229
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary and transcript (typescript, 94 leaves) available.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bickel, Lennard, 1913-2002, interviewer
- Copyright:
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- Creation date:
- 1976
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