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Chandler, Peter : Research Papers

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Reference NumberMS-0898, MS-0929, MS-1004, MS-1270, Misc-MS-0136, Misc-MS-0140, Misc-MS-0356CreatorChandler, Peter Mitchell, 1927-1989DescriptionThe Peter Chandler collections include research papers relating to sheepruns, rural history, mining, and the explorer and runholder Nicholas von Tunzelmann. Other papers include notes relating to revisions of the Northern Section of Moir's Guide book (1961 and 1968) for the New Zealand Alpine Club.
Only a small part of this collection is digitised and available through Digital Collections. Information about other items can be found on the Hākena catalogue, through the Library Catalogues link above.History / BiographyPeter Chandler was an acknowledged authority on Southland and Central Otago rural and goldmining history. His published works included a history of Glenaray Station, 'Glenaray', published in 1984, and 'Let there be Light', a history of the Otago Central Electric Power Board, co-authored with Ron Hall and published in 1986. His other works include guide books, maps, pamphlets, and booklets about goldmining claims, and a history of Glenorchy School. Before his death Chandler was researching two books on the history of goldmining days of Central Otago, one dealing with the Shotover River claims and the other with the early runholders of the Lakes District.

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'Topographical Map of Rees Valley, Richardson Range, Shotover and Arrow Rivers' by P.M. Chandler, 1955

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