Schwatka, Frederick Diploma, 1871

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Schwatka, Frederick Diploma, 1871

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This collection contains Frederick Schwatka's diploma from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

2 linear feet

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8037501

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...

Schwatka, Frederick, 1849-1892

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Frederick Schwatka. Explorer, born in Galena, Ill., where he later worked at printing. Attended Willamette University. Graduated from West Point, held army posts, while studying law and medicine. Became interested in exploration and convinced the American Geographical Society to back an attempt to discover the fate of the expedition of Sir John Franklin to the Arctic, thirty years earlier. With William Gilder led a two-year search, successfully completed in 1880. Published books on ...