print email comment close Scott Base 1957-2007 URL: http://www.scottbase50years.co.nz/ Description: Website for the 50th anniversary of Scott Base, established in 1957 by Sir Edmund Hillary to support New Zealand-led research in Antarctica. Includes key dates in the history of the base, which was the site of International Geophysical Year (IGY) observations and the ending point for the 1958 Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Provides a FAQ, several photo galleries, and listings of anniversary events. From Antarctica New Zealand, a New Zealand government agency. Publisher: Antarctica New Zealand Extra Keywords Pram Point LII Database Information: Record 24053 created by Jennifer English on 06/19/2007 Last modification on 06/25/2007 Published: 06/27/2007   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24053