Charles McClain diary excerpts and correspondence
Description
The papers of Charles S. McClain contain a typescript of extracts from McClain's diary, entitled "The tale of an icy cruise." The entries, dated May 22 to July 24, 1884, cover the period that McClain was serving on the "Alert," one of the ships sent in search of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition. The entries were edited by Josephine B. McClain Jordan. Some correspondence concerning the diary is also included.
Dates
- 1884 - 1944
Creator
- McClain, Charles S (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
Consist of a typescript of extracts from McClain's diary, entitled "The tale of an icy cruise," edited by Josephine B. McClain Jordan. Collection includes some correspondence concerning the diary.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository