Henry G. Bryant, Eighth International Geographic Congress Scrapbook, 1904-1906.

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Henry G. Bryant, Eighth International Geographic Congress Scrapbook, 1904-1906.

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This scrapbook, compiled by Henry G. Byrant, primarily documents Bryant's involvement in the Eighth International Geographic Congress and the Geographical Society of Philadelphia. This scrapbook, compiled by Henry Bryant, primarily contains newspaper and magazine clippings, programs, personal letters, and invitations pertaining to the Eighth International Geographic Congress, held in 1904, and the Geographical Society of Philadelphia. Included are newspaper clippings from The Sunday Times and The Daily Mail discussing exploration, particularly of the Arctic and the Antarctic. Clippings focusing on Tibet, Africa, New Guinea, and other regions are also found in the scrapbooks.

.4 cubic ft. (1 box)

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, UWM Libraries

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, UWM Libraries

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Geographical Society of Philadelphia

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In 1891, a group of Philadelphians with a passion for exploration and geography founded the Geographical Society of Philadelphia. The first president, Angelo Heilprin, climbed erupting Mt. Pelée on Martinique. Henry Grier Bryant explored and mapped unknown parts of Labrador. Charter member Robert E. Peary made expeditions toward the North Pole with funds and active participation of members. Artist-member Cecilia Beaux designed the Society’s globe logo. From the guide to the Geographi...

Bryant, Henry G. (Henry Grier), 1859-1932

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Bryant and Brinton were both involved with the Geographical Society of Philadelphia. From the description of Correspondence to Daniel Garrison Brinton, 1897. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 226039816 Henry Grier Bryant was a geographer and explorer. He was commander of Peary's auxiliary expedition (1894) and the Mt. St. Elias (Alaska) expedition (1897). He was president of the American Alpine Club (1911-1913), among other professional affiliations. ...

International Geographic Congress 1904 : United States)

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