Letter by L.M. Forbes of the Scott Polar Research Institute to Otto Samson, seeking further details about some of the Captain Scott relics being offered. With manuscript notes in Samson’s hand.
Letter by L.M. Forbes to Otto Samson, regarding the transfer of Captain Scott relics
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Slide of a procession of deity at Tashigang
object | ARC/BAL/003/147
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object | ARC/BAL/002/002/017
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Benin city, Chief Ero's house
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