Papers, 1834-1860.

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Papers, 1834-1860.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/82908044

A small quantity of Ross's personal correspondence and papers, mainly related to the expedition he led to make a magnetic survey of the Antarctic region; later papers relate to the search for Sir John Franklin's expedition.

12 files.

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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Ross, James Clark, Sir, 1800-1862

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Entered the navy in 1812 and accompanied W. E. Parry in four expeditions in Arctic regions. In 1831 Ross discovered the magnetic pole. Commanded Antarctic expedition, 1839-1842. From the description of Letters [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225765387 Epithet: Captain; RN British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000161.0x0001ed Epithet: Captain; RN Knight 1843 Br...