Peary Arctic Club's North Polar Expedition photo album
Description
The collection contains a photographic album of arctic scenes. Includes images of ships, walrus hunting, whaling, sailors' portraits, poses in animal furs, sledges, encampments, and Muskoxen. The album documents the 1908-1909 North Polar Expedition under the direction of Robert E. Peary. Borup was an assistant aboard the S.S. "Roosevelt." The photographer was Donald B. MacMillan.
Dates
- 1908 - 1909
Creator
- Borup, George, 1895-1912 (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
Additional Description
Abstract
Photographic album of arctic scenes, ships, walrus hunting, whaling, sailors' portraits, poses in animal furs, sledges, encampments, and Muskoxen. Documents the 1908-1909 North Polar Expedition under the direction of Robert E. Peary.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository