About the Collection
Collection Ref.: BL/VC/RGWH
Title: Major RHW Hingston Collection
Dates: [1913-1930]
Level of description: Item
Extent: 67 photographs and postcards
Administrative History:
The collection was purchased at auction on behalf of the archive by Mr Cronan O'Diobhlin, Head of Research Collections.
Biographical History:
Major Richard William George Hingston MC FRGS (17 January 1887 – 5 August 1966) was an Irish physician, explorer and naturalist who worked in India with the Indian Medical Service.
Content:
This collection consists of postcards and photographs taken during Hingston's deployment on the Indian Sub-Contenient, and during his role as the Expedition Doctor to the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition.
Access & Use
Email: specialcollectionsarchives@ucc.ie
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Additional Collection Information
Language: English
Copyright: UCC Library.
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