Visits to South America on behalf of the International Biological Programme
MS. 15041/1410
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Visits to South America on behalf of the International Biological Programme
Shelfmark
MS. 15041/1410
Summary
These visits were made by Nicholson and other members of the CT [Conservation of Terrestrial Communities] Sectional Committee of the IBP, following a CT Sectional Committee meeting in Rio de Janeiro. Nicholson attended meetings in the principal cities of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Columbia; discussions were wide-ranging and included the proposed IUCN special programme for South America. Excursions to some National Parks were included.
Nicholson's South American trips were preceded by stays in Washington DC, Antigua and Trinidad and Tobago, mid Jun-early Jul.
Brief manuscript notes regarding Washington itineraries; manuscript bird lists for Antigua, Tobago and a few other bird notes relating to the Caribbean; manuscript list of engagements for the South American visits; manuscript itinerary for Nicholson's travels from early Jun to late Jul; brief correspondence (Jun) regarding arrangements in Washington and other personal business.
Date
Jul 1967
Language
English
Physical extent
14 Leaves
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Collection contents
Papers of Edward Max Nicholson
SECTION J TRAVEL AND CONFERENCES
Visits to South America on behalf of the International Biological Programme
