• Entry type: Resource
  • Entry ID: AWH003478

Marion Ward papers relating to transport systems in Papua New Guinea

  • Repository Australian National University Archives
  • Reference AU ANUA 376
  • Date Range 1955 - 1971
  • Description

    Items 1 – 31: Research papers and research data on transport systems in Papua New Guinea, includes sea, air and road transport systems. While conducting this research Marion Ward was the Field Director of the New Guinea Research Unit, Australian National University, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Her research assistant was Barbara Mainsbridge. Items 32 – 35: Field data from East Sepik District Field Trip, Mar 1969. The field trip was to collect data on transport in the East Sepik District. Accompanied on field trip by Amirah Inglis. Other data collected and field data processed by Barbara Mainsbridge, Research Assistant to Marion Ward at the New Guinea Resarch Unit (NGRU). Items 36 – 45: Field Data from visit to Milne Bay District. The visit was to collect data on transport in the Milne Bay District. Accompanied by Barbara Mainsbridge, Research Assistant, who collected and processed other data and processed the field data. Items 46 – 52: Transport information bulletins. Items 53 -58: Reports on fresh food production and transport in the Port Moresby Hinterland. While conducting this research Marion Ward was the Field Director of the New Guinea Research Unit, Australian National University, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Items 59 – 65: Economic papers, maps and data relating to Ward’s study.

  • Quantity 4 boxes 0.4 m
  • Access Open access
  • Finding Aid Item list

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  • Primary Creator
    • Ward, Marion Wybourn