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Errol Lorne Knight papers on his diary

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-90
Stefansson Mss-90

  • Staff Only

Description

The papers of E. Lorne Knight contain volume one of Knight's diary, dated Sept. 14, 1921-Dec. 31, 1922, and a copy of volume two of the diary, dated Jan. 1, 1923-March 23, 1923, as well as a typescript of both volumes. Collection also includes photographs illustrating the condition of the diary, correspondence concerning the defacement of the diary, and correspondence concerning the efforts made by the Fogg Art Museum and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to discover a way to read material on the damaged pages of the diary. Some essays by Knight are also included.

Dates

  • 1921 - 1939

Creator

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

Additional Description

Abstract

E. Lorne Knight (1893-1923), Arctic explorer. Consist of original of volume one of Knight's diary, and a copy of volume two of the diary, as well as a typescript of both volumes. Collection also includes photographs illustrating the condition of the diary, correspondence concerning the defacement of the diary, and correspondence concerning the efforts made by the Fogg Art Museum and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to discover a way to read material on the damaged pages of the diary. Some essays by Knight are also included in the collection.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

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6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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