The Encyclopedia Arctica.

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The Encyclopedia Arctica.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/238796559

Manuscript of encyclopedia of Arctic studies sponsored by the United States Navy and edited by Stefansson.

ca. 16 vol.

Dartmouth College Library

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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...

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