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W. A. Kittson Central Australia Collection
Bernath Mss 156
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Title: W. A. Kittson Central Australia Collection
Date: 1927
Collection number: Bernath Mss 156
Creator:
Kittson, W. A.
Collection Size:
0.4 linear feet
(1 document box).
Repository:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Library. Dept. of Special Collections
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Abstract: Two photo albums and other material relating to a "Reso" railroad and motor car tour organized to give Australian businessmen
knowledge of the area's resources.
Physical location: Del Norte.
Languages:
English
None.
Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or
quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given
on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
[Item description]. W. A. Kittson Central Australia Collection. Bernath Mss 156. Department of Special Collections, Davidson
Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Purchase, 2005.
Scope and Content of Collection
Two photo albums and other material relating to a "Reso" railroad and motor car tour organized to give Australian businessmen
knowledge of the area's resources. Kittson, listed as a mechanic from Melbourne, was one of the drivers. Itinerary included
Oodnadatta, Hamilton Bore, Charlotte Waters, Horseshoe Bend, Finke River, Maryvale Station, Hugh River, Alice Springs, Macdonnell
Ranges, and Barrow Creek. Includes numerous images of aboriginal population; also local terrain, settlements, camels, and
Reso party encampments and members ("Resonians").
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Aboriginal Australians--Pictorial works
Australia - Pictorial works
Victorian Railways