R. H. Codrington - Robert Codrington, journals and letters 1867-1882

M 993-994

fonds

Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]

432609

Microfilm : M 993-994
Photocopy : Detailed Contents List.

microfilm reels 35 mm

A volume labelled "Uncle Roberts' letters, May 31st, 1874" containing letters and journals of Robert Henry Codrington, Anglican missionary in Melanesia, headmaster of St. Barnabas' College, Norfolk Island, 1867-87, and pioneer Pacific anthropologist. Three journals 1872-75, describing travels in Melanesia, life among the Mota people, slave trading, and island legends, customs and crafts. The killing of Lt. Bower of H.M. Sandfly in 1874 is treated in the third journal. The letters 1867-82 are written to Codrington's brother Tom and give detailed descriptions of life on Norfolk Island, travels in Melanesia, the impact of European culture on island life, and the death of Bishop Patterson. His letters reveal his interest in anthropology and language

Microfilm copy of originals held by the Melanesian Mission, 15 Denewood Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales
National Library of Australia holds microfilm master
Australian Joint Copying Project handbook. Part 8 : Miscellaneous [M series], Entry 172, p. 78-79
Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M993-994
Permission of the Melanesian Mission required before copies of the reels can be supplied
Descriptive list filmed on reel M993