Papers, 1913-1952.

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Papers, 1913-1952.

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Shorthand diaries (1913-1914) with transcripts; correspondence with Robert L. Borden, Olaf Swenson, Vilhjalmur Stefansson, and others; printed matter and memorabilia relating to the Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913-1918 and to the Karluk rescue mission (1914).

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Dartmouth College Library

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Canadian Arctic Expedition (1913-1918)

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With the goal of finding a continent north of the Canadian Archipelago, Vilhjalmur Stefansson organized the Canadian Arctic Expedition. Stefansson had already distinguished himself as an explorer and ethnologist by spending 18 months with the Inuit of the Mackenzie Delta, learning their language and customs during the Anglo-American expedition of 1906-1907. Furthermore, during an expedition from 1908 to 1912, he made notoriety by discovering a group of fair-haired natives on Victoria Island that...

Stefansson, Vilhjalmur, 1879-1962

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Vilhjalmur Stefansson was born on November 3, 1879 in Arnes, Manitoba, Canada. He attended the University of North Dakota from 1897-1902. He was voted the best orator in 1900, and also worked for the school newspaper. In 1930 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, only the third such degree awarded. He then transferred to the University of Iowa and graduated in 1903 with a degree from the School of Liberal Arts. He next enrolled at Harvard, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in 1...

Karluk (Ship)

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Borden, Robert Laird, Sir, 1854-1937

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Sir Robert Laird Borden was a Canadian political leader and prime minister between 1911-1920. He guided Canada through World War I and, through astute bargaining, achieved equal status for Canada with England within the Commonwealth. From the description of Robert Laird Borden papers. 1886-1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225144426 Robert Laird Borden was born in Grand Pr,̌ Nova Scotia in 1854. Educated in his home province, Borden accepted a teaching position in New Jer...

Swenson, Olaf, 1883-1938

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McConnell, Burt M. (Burt Morton), 1888-1960

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