This collection consists of two journals containing data on natural history and ethnological collections made by the Point Barrow Polar Expedition, 1881-1883.
Historical Note:
John Murdoch (1852-1925) served as naturalist on the International Polar Expedition to Point Barrow, Alaska, 1881-1883. From 1887 to 1892, Murdoch served as Librarian
of the Smithsonian Institution.
Three years of Arctic service : an account of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881-84, and the attainment of the farthest north / by Adolphus W. Greely ; with over one hundred illustrations made from photographs taken by the party, and original drawings, and with the official maps and charts
Title:
Account of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881-84, and the attainment of the farthest north
Author:
Greely, A. W (Adolphus Washington) 1844-1935 Search this
Former owner:
Brainard, David L (David Legge) 1856-1946 DSI Search this
Subject:
Greely, A. W (Adolphus Washington) 1844-1935 Search this
Lady Franklin Bay Expedition (1881-1884) Search this
International Polar Expedition to Point Barrow, Alaska (1881-1883) Search this
Physical description:
2 v., [49] leaves of plates (5 folded) : ill., ports., maps, facsim. ; 25 cm
Report of the International polar expedition to Point Barrow, Alaska, in response to the resolution of the [U.S.] House of representatives of December 11, 1884
Report of the International polar expedition to Point Barrow, Alaska, in response to the resolution of the [U.S.] House of representatives of December 11, 1884
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Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu.