George Melville conduct and letter book

Stefansson Mss-188

Collection

Identifier: Mss-188

Description

The collection contain George Wallace Melville's "Conduct book" (30 Oct. 1881-12 July 1882), and letter book (12 June 1881-12 July 1882) relating to his service as engineer on the "Jeannette" rescue expedition.

Dates

1881 - 1882

Creator

Melville, George Wallace, 1841-1912 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

George Wallace Melville (1841-1912), Rear Admiral of the Navy. Consist of a "Conduct book" journal (30 Oct. 1881-12 July 1882), and letter book (12 June 1881-12 July 1882) relating to his service as engineer on the "Jeannette" rescue expedition.