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Bounty Saga Articles Bibliography, Q to T By Gary Shearer, Curator, Pitcairn Islands Study Center Quintal, Flora (Obituary). Australasian Record 25 (May 16,1921): 10. On Norfolk Island. "Radio Station, Pitcairn Island." Australasian Record 43 (June 16,1939): 4. Picture of Andrew C. Young. Article from "Pacific Islands Monthly". "Radio Telephone for Pitcairn." Australasian Record 42 (March 28,1938): 3. Andrew Young, wireless operator. Raymond, Dale J. "Pitcairn Island Tracking Station, 1967." American Philatelist 107 (December 1993): 1126-1129. Illus. "Recent Actions of the Union Conference Committee." Australasian Record 28 (February 25,1924): 8. Voted that Pastor Robert Hare and wife be invited to work on Pitcairn. "Recent Impression of Pitcairn Islanders." Australasian Record 39 (January 28,1935): 3. "A Recent Letter From Pitcairn Island." Review & Herald 134 (November 21,1957): 32. A letter from Evelyn and Elwyn Christian to D.D. Fitch. "Recent Word From Pitcaairn." Review & Herald 132 (January 20,1955): 32. "Recently word came to us...." Australasian Record 37 (April 3,1933): 8. Pitcairners suffering a food shortage because of drought. Reilander, B. "The Ships of Pitcairn... A New Issue Backgrounder." Pitcairn Log 13 (March-May 1986): 5-7. "Relay of News from Norfolk and Pitcairn." Australasian Record 60 (October 1,1956): 5-6. "Report of the Island Mission Field of the Australasian Union Conference." Australasian Record 32 (October 15,1928): 1. Pitcairn article on page 1. Richards, H.M.S., Jr. "Pages of Power." Signs of the Times 101 (February 1974): 15-17. Illus. Includes a close-up photo of Bounty Bible. "Robert Pitcairn." Pitcairn Log 9 (June 1982): 8-9. Information on Pitcairn's family. Robertson, David. "Pitcairn Island: 'I'll Have You Swinging at a Yardarm Before Two Years Have Passed, Mr. Christian!'." Geo: Australasia's Geographical Magazine 7 (March-May 1985): 102-113. Illus. Rogers, P. Gustavus. "How the Pitcairn Islanders Pay Tithe." Pacific Union Recorder 29 (May 15,1930): 8. Rogers, Viola M. "Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands." Australasian Record 38 (January 29,1934): 3-4. Rogers, Viola M. "South Sea Island Mission Work." Australasian Record 39 (July 29,1935): 6-7. Ronne, Anne Falk. "Pitcairn's New Mutineers?" Geographical Magazine 38 (January 1966): 669-678. Illus. Roser, Dick and Sinndy. "Henderson Island Important to Islanders." Pitcairn Log 30 (April-June 2003): 11-13. Illus. Ross, Georgina (Obituary). Australasian Record 33 (June 10,1929): 6. Died on Pitcairn, 29 April 1929. Ross, Harriett (Obituary). Australasian Record 39 (May 13,1935): 6. Arrived on Pitcairn in 1927. Died 3 January 1935. Roth, D. A. "Couple Prepare for Service on Pitcairn." Adventist Review 156 (June 7,1979): 21. Illus. Pastor and Mrs. Oliver Stimpson. Roth, D. A. "New Missionaries Sent to Pitcairn." Australasian Record 84 (June 25,1979): 1,14. Illus. Pastor & Mrs. Oliver Stimpson of Turlock, CA. Roth, D. A. "Pitcairn Needs Pastor, Nurse." Adventist Review 158 (October 1,1981): 24. Roughley, T. C. "Bounty Descendants Live on Remote Norfolk Island." National Geographic 118 (October 1960): 558-584. Illus. Royal Australian Historical Society. Journal and Proceedings, Volume 26, Sydney: Royal Australian Historical Society, 1941. Pitcairn-related items, pp.144,286-287,298-303. Pitcairn DF (PITCAIRN ISLAND-GENERAL) "Royal Honour For Pitcairn Leader." Pacific Islands Monthly 37 (August 1966): 76. Photo. John Christian made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. Pitcairn DF (PACIFIC ISLANDS MONTHLY) Royle, Stephen A. "Health and Health Care in Pitcairn Island in 1841: The Report of Surgeon William Gunn of HMS Curaçoa." Journal of Pacific History 35 (No.2,2000): 213-218. Rudd, Arthur M. "Correction on 'Pacific Queen'." The American Neptune 16 (April 1956): 137-138. Photocopy. Identity of ship used in the 1935 movie, "Mutiny on the Bounty". Pitcairn DF (BOUNTY MOVIES) Rutter, Owen. "Bligh's Log." Mariner's Mirror 22 (1936): 179-182. Rutter, Owen. "The Travels of Fletcher Christian." The Blue Peter: The Magazine of Sea Travel 12 (June 1932): 263-270. Illus. Photocopy. Rutter, Owen. "The Vindication of Wiliam Bligh." Quarterly Review 261 (October 1933): 279-291. Photocopy. Response to the book, "The Discoverers of the Fiji Islands," by G.C. Henderson. Pitcairn DF (BOUNTY CREW - BLIGH) "The Sabbath on a Round World and Pitcairn's Island." Review & Herald 37 (May 2,1871): 157. A letter from Pitcairn, dated October 6,1870, that appeared in the "San Francisco Chronicle" of February 19,1871. "'Sail-ho!' was called...." Australasian Record 47 (July 5,1943): 8. Letter from F.P. Ward. "'Sail-O-O!' A Welcome Ship." Australasian Record 46 (November 2,1942): 4. A lengthy letter from Mrs. F.P. Ward. "Sailing on the Pitcairn." California Missionary 1 (May 25,1896): 2. Alfred Young, who had been attending Healdsburg College, on ship to return to island. The Sailor's Magazine, Containing the Life of Peter Heywood, Midshipman of the Bounty. Also, A Sketch of the Principal Mutineers of the Bounty Boston: American Seaman's Friend Society, 1860's 47p. Photocopy. Pitcairn DF (BOUNTY CREW - PETER HEYWOOD) Salwey, C. M. "Pitcairn Island of the South Pacific Ocean." Asiatic Review (New Series) 26 (January 1930): 59-64. Pitcairn DF (PITCAIRN ISLAND-GENERAL) Samuel, Edward. "Life on Pitcairn Island." Man Junior nv (March 1940): 121-126. Photo. Pitcairn DF (PITCAIRN ISLAND-GENERAL) Samuel, Edward. "Life on Pitcairn Island", Part 2. Man Junior nv (April 1940): 121-126. Photos. Samuel, Edward. "Life on Pitcairn Island", Part 3. Man Junior nv (May 1940): 93-96. Photo. Samuel, Edward. "Lonely Pitcairn Gets Electricity." Australasian Record 59 (October 10,1955): 3-4. Article from "Sydney Morning Herald" of August 27,1955. Sansom, C. E. "The 'Bounty' Story - Is This the End?" Nautical Magazine 191 (March 1964): 137-139. "Saving Pitcairn From the Drain." Pacific Islands Monthly 44 (October 1973): 14. (PITCAIRN ROOM) Schmid, Volkmar. "Eric W. Were: The Traces of His Pitcairn Photographs." The UK Log Number 29 (January 2005): 3-11. Illus. Scott, Brian W. "The True Identity of John Adams." The Mariner's Mirror: The Journal of the Society for Nautical Research, Volume 68,1982 Greenwich, England: 1982. Pp.31-39. Pitcairn DF (ADAMS, JOHN (1764-1829)) "The Sea Must be Reckoned With." Australasian Record 59 (February 14,1955): 4. From "Pacific Islands Monthly," January 1955. "A Seventh-day Adventist Island." Review & Herald 64 (March 29,1887): 208. Shapiro, Deborah. "Legacy of the Bounty." Sail 21 (January 1990): 120-125. Illus. Shapiro, H. L. "Pitcairniana - A Commentary on the Mutiny of the Bounty and Its Sequel on Pitcain Island." Natural History 41 (January 1938): 34-45,80. Illus. Shapiro, H. L. "Robinson Crusoe's Children: Life and Heredity of the Descendants of the First Settlers on Pitcairn and Norfolk Islands." Natural History 28 (May 1928): 290-301. Illus. Shapiro, Harriet. "Trouble in Christian's Paradise." People 31 (April 17,1989): 42-49. Illus. See also p.1. Shapiro, Harry L. "The Heritage of H.M.S. Bounty." Unesco Courier 22 (August-September 1969): 20- 21. Illus. "She Wasn't a Bountiful Ship." Pacific Islands Monthly 45 (June 1974): 15. Experience with a ship, the Coastal Trader. Pitcairn DF (PACIFIC ISLANDS MONTHLY) Shearer, Gary. "Pitcairn Islands Study Center." Pitcairn Log 12 (December-February 1985): 12. Shepard, Reid. "Stamps: Pitcairn Island." Youth's Instructor 94 (September 17,1946): 13. "Shipping Will Improve, Promise to Pitcairn." Pacific Islands Monthly 42 (March 1971?): Pitcairn DF (PACIFIC ISLANDS MONTHLY) Simmons, James C. "Legacy of the Bounty." San Diego Union-Tribune, Section G, pp.1&2, May 24,1992 "Sir Dudley de Chair Visits Pitcairn Island." Australasian Record 33 (February 18,1929): 8. "Sir Peter Scott Commemorative Expedition to the Pitcairn Island." Pitcairn Log 20 (September- November 1992): 15. A scientific study done on Henderson Islands 1991-1992. Smith, D. Bonner. "More Light on Bligh and the 'Bounty'." Mariner's Mirror 23 (1937): 210-228. Smith, D. Bonner. "Some Remarks About the Mutiny of the Bounty." Mariner's Mirror 22 (1936): 200- 237. Smith, Helen F. "Pitcairn Representative Draws Crowds in New York." Australasian Record 62 (August 25,1958): 2. About Parkin Christian. Smith, Helen Frances. "An Island Saga." Youth's Instructor 90 (September 22,1942): 3-4,13. Illus. Smith, J. L. "Cinematographer and Pitcairn Island." Review & Herald 110 (January 12,1933): 24. Charles Chauvel and wife visit Pitcairn. Smith, J. L. "Cinematographer and Pitcairn Island." Australasian Record 37 (March 6,1933): 4. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chauvel stay of several months on Pitcairn. Smith, L. A. "Letter From Pitcairn." Review & Herald 66 (July 2,1889): 425. Letter received by John Tay while in Tahiti. Smith, W. D. "Busy Days on Pitcairn." Australasian Record 38 (March 5,1934): 3-4. Smith, W. D. "Cheering News From Pitcairn." Australasian Record 38 (April 16,1934): 2-3. Smith, W. D. "An Interesting Discovery at Pitcairn Island." Australasian Record 38 (January 8,1934): 3. Discovery of Bounty's rudder. Smith, W. D. "Journeying to Pitcairn." Australasian Record 37 (July 24,1933): 4. Smith, W. D. "Letter From Pitcairn Island." Australasian Record 38 (July 2,1934): 2-3. Smith, W. D. "The Most Isolated Island Engages in the Appeal." Australasian Record 38 (April 30,1934): 2-3. Smith, W. D. "Pitcairn Island." Australasian Record 37 (October 23,1933): 8. Smith, W. D. "Remarkable Dreams on Pitcairn Island." Australasian Record 38 (March 19,1934): 8. Smith, William. "Pitcairn Saga Continued in Penang." Review & Herald 140 (January 3,1963): 23. Snell, Sister (Obituary). Australasian Record 34 (February 17,1930): 7. First Sabbath-keeper on Norfolk Island, was originally from Pitcairn. Snow, Edward Rowe. "Letters From Rosa Young." Pitcairn Log 8 (June 1981): 9-10. Series of letters from Rosa Young to Clara Freeman. Letters found in Brewster Public Library on Cape Cod.
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  • Pitcairn Islands Eco Voyage

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    BOOK NOW Exclusive offer limited to 10 travelers. EXPLORERS VOYGAGE O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS A LEGENDARY SEA VOYAGE STARGAZING IN AN INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY SANCTUARY UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, HENDERSON ISLAND 3RD LARGEST MARINE RESERVE ON EARTH FIRSTHAND INSIGHT INTO LIVING HISTORY AND CULTURE WWW.VISITPITCAIRN.PN OCTOBER 2019 PITCAIRN ISLANDS EXPLORERS VOYAGE We look forward to welcoming you to our islands... Pitcairn Islands Tourism is pleased to present our 2019 small group Explorers Voyage to Oeno, Pitcairn, Ducie, and Henderson Island. Lying in the central South Pacific, the islands of Henderson, Ducie and Oeno support remarkably pristine habitats and are rarely visited by non-residents of Pitcairn. Pitcairn Islands This will be the first ever multi-island voyage Group of its kind--visiting all four of the islands in the Pitcairn Islands Group! . The 18-night/19-day tour includes 11 days cruising around the remote Pitcairn Islands, the world’s 3rd largest marine reserve, visiting UNESCO World Heritage listed Henderson Island, seldom visited Oeno and Ducie Island, and a 4 day stay on Pitcairn Island, home of the descendants of the HMAV Bounty mutineers since 1790. OCTOBER 2019 PITCAIRN ISLANDS EXPLORERS VOYAGE About the Pitcairn Islands Group The Pitcairn Islands Group forms the UK’s only Overseas Territory in the vast Pacific Ocean. With a total population of 50 residents and located near the centre of the planet’s largest ocean, the isolation of the Pitcairn Islands is truly staggering. The island group lies around 2,200 km from Tahiti, 2,100 km from Easter Island, and over 5,000 km (approximately the distance from London to New York) away from both New Zealand and South America.