Identity area
Reference code
MCCA/MCAD/13/1/10
Title
George Mallory - Magdalene to the Mountain
Date(s)
- 20 June 2024 - 28 September 2024 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 file, paper
Context area
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the death on Everest of George Mallory using archival material to show Mallory as a student, soldier, husband, father, and mountaineer. In partnership with the artist Tony Foster.
The file consists of:
(1) Poster for the exhibition (2 copies)
(2) Invitation
(3) Exhibition booklet
(4) Exhibition boards
(5) Captions
Transcripts of 1924 letters and condolence letters
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
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Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
In connection with the launch of the project which saw the digitisation of George and Ruth's correspondence which was made freely publicly available via the Archive Catalogue.
Note
The exhibition was curated by the Archives together with Prof Spencer and Tony Foster.