Box: 1, 1908 - 1909 Digital Version Available
Item, Box: 1
Part of Stef Mss-285: Personal Diary of J.M. Wiseman fireman of S.S. Roosevelt
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Description
From the Collection:
Diary of John M. Wiseman; a fireman aboard the S.S. Roosevelt. The Roosevelt was Robert Peary's ship on his final expedition to reach the North Pole. The diary recounts Wiseman's role and experiences on board and includes an account of hunting for Narwhales, exploring Greenland, hunting, Inuit life, and the death of chief scientist Ross G. Marvin.
Dates
- 1908 - 1909
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
Unrestricted.
Extent
1 Digital File(s) (1 pdf (42 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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