Letters, 1873 Feb. 24-1903 Feb. 6, to R. Bell.

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Letters, 1873 Feb. 24-1903 Feb. 6, to R. Bell.

Discusses collaboration in the production of geological maps of various parts of North America; reference to proposal of Lt. Peary to lead an exploring expedition to Greenland in 1897.

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Bell, Robert, 1841-1917

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Robert Bell was a Canadian geologist and director of the Geological Survey of Canada (1901-1906). From the description of Correspondence, 1874-1908. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122689432 Canadian geologist Robert Bell directed the Geological Survey of Canada from 1901-1906. From the guide to the Robert Bell correspondence, 1874-1908, 1874-1908, (American Philosophical Society) ...

Dawson, Henry Philips.

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