Riscoe, V. S. to Meyer, H. A., 04/09/1963-07/01/1963

File — Box: 1, Folder: 22

Identifier: GAMMS461.1.22

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Consists primarily of correspondence to H.A. Meyer (also under his pseudonym, Hugh Merrick)

Dates

04/09/1963-07/01/1963

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

04/08/03

Container Summary

3 Typed Letters Signed. V. S. Riscoe of the Himalayan Club writes to H. A. Meyer, first to request a translator recommendation for a French article on Janu and an Italian article. In his second letter, Riscoe asks Meyer if he could translate from German an article by Dr. Hamberger on the 1960 Lahoul expedition. Meyer's translation fee of 8 guineas is settled in letter three. Bob Lawford is mentioned in letters 1-3, and David Cox is mentioned in letters 1-2.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RISCOE, V. S. - CORRESP. TO MEYER, H. A. (1963): Typed Letter Signed

MEYER, H. A. - CORRESP. FROM RISCOE, V. S. (1963): Typed Letter Signed

HAMBERGER, DR. - ARTICLE ON LAHOUL EXPEDITION - REFERENCE (1963): Typed Letter Signed

LAWFORD, BOB - REFERENCE (1963): Typed Letter Signed

COX, DAVID - REFERENCE (1963): Typed Letter Signed