Papers, 1894-1945.

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Papers, 1894-1945.

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Drafts of his book, Arctic fever (unpublished); typescript copy of diary kept on Ziegler Polar Expedition (1903-1905); autobiographical notes; watercolour sketches.

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Dartmouth College Library

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Porter, Russell Williams, 1871-1949

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Russell Williams Porter (b. Dec. 13, 1871–d. Feb. 22, 1949), American artist, engineer, amateur astronomer and explorer. He was a pioneer of cutaway illustration and is sometimes referred to as the founder of amateur telescope making. From the description of Porter, Russell Williams, 1871-1949 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10571522 Russell W. Porter (1928-1945). Architect and telescope maker. Recruited by George Ellery Hale to work on constructio...