Usage conditions may apply for digital images, video, and sound recordings linked within SOVA collections. While digital content may be restricted, SOVA collection descriptions and catalog records are available CC0 for re-use. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page.
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Polaris Expedition Records, 1871-1876
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0068
- Creators:
-
Smithsonian Institution
- Dates:
-
1871-1876
- Languages:
-
English
- Physical Description:
-
1.94 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 half document box) (1 16x20 box)
- Repository:
-
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
The Polaris Expedition was undertaken for scientific observation in the Arctic during the period from 1871 to 1873, under the direction of the Navy. The Smithsonian Institution was involved, especially in meteorological observations, and acquired part of the records with a view to publishing them. This collection consists of the records themselves plus the preparatory work of Dr. Emil Bessels, who oversaw their publication in Scientific Results of the United States Arctic Expedition, 1876.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 68, Smithsonian Institution, Polaris Expedition Records
More Information
Notes
SI Records
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
---|---|---|---|
Bessels, Emil, 1847-1888 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
United States. Navy | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
United States North Polar Expedition (1871-1873) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Meteorology | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration | Place | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Washington, D.C.
Contact us at osiaref@si.edu