Laurence Gould diary and correspondence
Collection
Identifier: Mss-46
Stefansson Mss-46
Description
The collection of Laurence McKinley Gould contains a diary kept while being second-in- command of the First Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928-1930). Correspondence with Richard E. Byrd, Robert A. Bartlett, George J. Dufek, Sigrun Nansen and Finn Ronne is also included.
Dates
- 1928 - 1959
Creator
- Gould, Laurence McKinley, 1896-1995 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Laurence McKinley Gould (1896-1995), polar explorer, educator and geologist. Consist of a diary of his service as second-in-command of the First Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928-1930), as well as correspondence with Byrd and others relating to Antarctic exploration.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository