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Large kit bag of thick canvas and rope construction. Description: Kit bag belonging to Murray Robb, used during the International Geophysical year (IGY, 1957-1958). Murray went on to become the leader of the New Zealand Geological Antarctic survey expedition (NZGASE, 1959-1960) This kit bag was one of two issued to M. Robb; the other is held by the Scott Base museum in Antarctica. Notably: Murray was awarded the Antarctic medal in 1962 and has the Robb glacier named in his honor. Detail: M. Robb I. G. Y. SCOTT BASE.. |