Papers, 1847-1898.

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Papers, 1847-1898.

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Collection consists of correspondence and memorabilia of David Walker, surgeon on the Franklin Search Expedition. Includes some biographical material about Walker, Walker's correspondence with his father David, and the First Arctic Medal awarded to him for his service with the Expedition, as well as two Navy flags with his initials embroidered on them. Also includes a note, dated 1847, left in the cairn by members of Sir John Franklin's expedition.

1 box (0.2 ft.)

Dartmouth College Library

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Walker, David, 1837-1917.

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Walker was surgeon and naturalist on the Franklin Search Expedition led by Sir Leopold McClintock. He received the First Arctic Medal for his service on the expedition. Walker later lived in the United States and served as a physician in the Army for sixteen years. From the description of Papers, 1847-1898. (Dartmouth College Library). WorldCat record id: 237352239 ...

Franklin Search Expedition (1857)

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Walker, David C., 1934-

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Assistant to Mr. Copland. From the description of Typewritten letter signed, dated : Peekskill, N.Y., 25 November 1981, to James J. Fuld, 1981 Nov. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270874552 ...

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Franklin, John, 1786-1847

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British explorer, credited with discovery of Northwest Passage; died on his third arctic expedition, 1847. From the description of ALS, 1827 Nov. 29, London, to Catherine Franklin, Nottingham. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122489346 Sir John Franklin, British naval officer and Arctic explorer. From the description of Sir John Franklin manuscript material : 2 items, 1819-1823 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 226044023 ...