Reel 1 of the recorded communications between the climbers and the support team., 1966.
Item
Identifier: Acc.14376/2
Scope and Contents
The conversations recorded here provide detailed insight into the climb and the various problems the team encountered. The main subject of conversations include the weather, the movements of the German climbing team, the plans and options for the ascent, media coverage and the health of the team members.
Dates
- Creation: 1966.
Creator
- Bonington, Christian John Store, Sir, Knight (mountaineer, writer and photographer) (Person)
- Gillman, Peter (journalist and mountaineer) (Person)
- Harlin, John (mountaineer) (Person)
- Haston, Duncan Curdy McSporran (mountaineer) (Person)
- Kor, Layton (mountaineer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Reels
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Copies
There are digital versions of the audio recorded on this reel available at Acc.14376/4.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk