Biederbick, Henry, 1859-1916

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Henry Biederbick (b. January 25, 1859, Waldeck, Germany-d. March 25, 1916), came to the United States in 1879. In 1881 he joined the Lady Franklin Bay Arctic Expedition under Lieutenant Adolphus Greely, serving until 1884. He served as hospital steward and assistant to the naturalist of the expedition party. One of the surviving members of the expedition, he was rescued at Cape Sabine by Admiral Schley in 1884. He later served as U.S. Inspector of Customs. He was a connected with the Arctic Club of America.

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creatorOf Albert Operti papers, Correspondence, 1886-1926 Dartmouth College Library
referencedIn August Howard Papers. 1922 - 2010. Textual Materials Related to the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Julius R. Frederick Papers, ca. 1874-1978 (bulk 1881-1904). Indiana Historical Society Library
referencedIn August Howard Papers. 1922 - 2010. Personal Ephemera National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Henry Biederbick collection, 1910 Scott Polar Research Institute
referencedIn August Howard Papers, 1922-2010 National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Henry Biederbick Papers. 1877 - 1913. Published Materials National Archives at College Park
referencedIn A. W. Greely Papers, 1753-1997, (bulk 1880-1935) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
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correspondedWith Greely, A. W. (Adolphus Washington), 1844-1935 person
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associatedWith Operti, Albert, 1852-1927. person
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Death 1916-03-25

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