F. Wallis Armstrong collection, 1797-1886 (bulk 1840-1890).

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F. Wallis Armstrong collection, 1797-1886 (bulk 1840-1890).

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Consists of manuscripts collected by Armstrong (Princeton Class of 1931) relating to whaling in the 19th century and the exploration of the Congo River in Africa (1879-1882). In addition, a private journal of Frank A. Mahoney recounts his travels and explorations on the Congo River from 1879 to 1882 as a seaman and officer in the employ of Henry M. Stanley, who at that time was working to establish the Congo Free State. Also present are Mahoney's article of agreement (1879) with Stanley, drawings of the Congo River area, and plans for buildings in Leopoldville designed by Mahoney.

0.71 cu. ft. (1 box, 4 cased bound v., 1 oversize folder)

Princeton University Library

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Princeton University Library

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Stanley, Henry Morton, 1841-1904

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Henry Morton Stanley, in full Sir Henry Morton Stanley, also known as John Rowlands, also known by his Congolese byname Bula Matari, or Breaker of Rocks. Stanley was born on January 28, 1841, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales. He died on May 10, 1904, London, England. He was a British American explorer of central Africa, who became famous for his rescue of the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone and for his discoveries in and development of the Congo region. He was knighted in 1899....

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Armstrong, F. Wallis (Francis Wallis), 1907-1956.

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