August Howard Papers, 1922-2010
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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 Clu...
Siple, Paul Allman, 1908-1968
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Paul Allman Siple (b. December 18, 1908, Montpelier, Ohio-d. November 25, 1968, Arlington, Virginia), American Antarctic explorer and protege of explorer Richard E. Byrd. Siple was a member of three Antarctic expeditions from 1928 to 1941. He worked to develop cold weather clothing and with Charles F. Passel, developed the concept of wind chill factor, a term he coined during his work....
Howard, August, 1910-1988
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August Howard (b. August Horowitz, Jan. 2, 1910, N.Y.C.; d. Dec. 4. 1988, Queens, New York), publicist and editor, was founder of the American Polar Society in 1934. He was the public affairs officer for the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America from 1928 to 1970. From the description of Howard, August, 1910-1988 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10598344 ...
