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"The Race for the Pole," manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-100
Stef Mss-100
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Description

The collection contains the typescript "The Race for the Pole," by John Edward Weems. It is an account of the Peary and Cook expeditions to reach the North Pole in 1909, with an introduction by Vilhjalmur Stefansson.

Dates

  • 1960

Creator

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

John Edward Weems (1924-1999), historian, journalist and author. Consist of typescript of Weems' book, "The Race for the Pole," with an introduction by Vilhjalmur Stefansson.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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