P.W. Johnson diary
Description
The diary of P.W. Johnson chronicles his experiences as a member of the Greely Relief Expedition of 1884. Laid in is a sheet with a fragment of a flag attached. The sheet is signed by David Brainard, a member of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition, attesting that this was part of the flag flown when he made his attempt for the North Pole.
Dates
- 1884-05-01 - 1884-08-27
Creator
- Johnson, P. W. (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
P.W. Johnson, seaman on the Greely Relief Expedition. Consist of his holograph diary, includes a sheet with a fragment of a flag attached, signed by David Brainard, a member of the lady Franklin Bay Expedition, attesting that this was part of the flag was flown when he made his attempt for the North Pole.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository