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Stefansson Arctic Collection-Glass plate negatives

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-225
Stefansson Mss-225

  • Staff Only

Description

This collection is comprised of 282 glass plate negatives from the Stefansson collection of Arctic photographs that document Arctic exploration and Inuit culture in the early 20th century. Many of the negatives relate to the Canadian Arctic Expedition (1913-1918). They include images of flora, fauna, earthen and snow covered landscapes, ice formations, indigenous housing, clothing, hunting and fishing practices, as well as many individual and group shots of scientists, Inuinnait individuals (referred to as "Copper Eskimos") and other Inuit. Within the collection are two sequential sets; the first, showing construction of a snow house (igloo), and the second converting a sledge to a sled boat. Images of native culture are contrasted with those of early to mid-20th century industry, including hydraulic mining, logging, reindeer herding, and agriculture. Additionally, there are images of mission settlements in Alaska and the North West Territories, aerial photography, archeology digs at Osterbygd, Greenland, and a few from Stefansson's 1923-24 trip to Australia.

Dates

  • 1913 - 1924

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

8.5 linear ft. (17 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Stefansson Arctic Collection-Glass plate negatives. Consists of 282 glass plate negatives from the Stefansson collection of Arctic photographs that document Arctic exploration and Inuit culture in the early 20th century.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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