Bradford and Barbara Washburn papers, 1920-

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Bradford and Barbara Washburn papers, 1920-

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/154128965

The Bradford and Barbara Washburn Papers consist of diaries, maps, slides, and photographs documenting the Washburns' many mountaineering and mapping expeditions. They also include publications by and about the Washburns and their work, the text of speeches by Bradford Washburn, and various biographical material. The collection is particularly notable for its 8x10 aerial photographic negatives of mountain terrain, taken primarily in Alaska in the years 1937-1976.

109.20 cubic feet.

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6860919

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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Washburn, Barbara, 1914-

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Washburn, Bradford, 1910-2007

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Explorer, scientist, and mountaineer Bradford Washburn pioneered the West Buttress route to the summit of Mount McKinley. He is the definitive cartographer of Mount McKinley and Mount Everest. From the description of Bradford and Barbara Washburn papers, 1920- (University of Alaska, Fairbanks). WorldCat record id: 154128965 Bradford Washburn is an explorer, geographer, and former director of the Museum of Science in Boston. From the description of Letter, 1995. (...