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Werner Von Bergen papers on musk-ox wool

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-94
Stef Mss-94
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Description

The papers of Werner von Bergen contain a reprint of his monograph "Musk-ox wool and its possibilities as a new textile fiber," as well as scoured and carded samples of musk ox and camel hair,and a letter from Stefansson to Sir Robert Laird Borden with samples of musk ox wool from Melville Island.

Dates

  • 1931 - 1932

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

Werner von Bergen (b. 1897), chemist and wool expert. Consist of the reprint of Von Bergen's monograph, "Musk-ox wool and its possibilities as a new textile fiber," also includes scoured and carded samples of musk ox and camel hair, as well as a letter from Stefansson to Sir Robert Laird Borden with samples of musk ox wool from Melville Island.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

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6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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