Letter relating to research into the Horniman family name in the Isle of Wight. Contains handwritten notes on the back.
Letter to H. Shaw from the Isle of Wight County Archivist regarding the Horniman family name
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Colour positive film of Wai Wai people (?) and expedition team members pulling boat in middle of river
Villagers in Lao Zhai village.
Press cutting titled: The Horniman Museum
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