Smithsonian Institution Archives

John Murdoch Journals, 1881-1883

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU7203
Creators:
Murdoch, John, 1852-1925
Dates:
1881-1883
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This collection consists of two journals containing data on natural history and ethnological collections made by the Point Barrow Polar Expedition, 1881-1883.

Historical Note

Historical Note
John Murdoch (1852-1925) served as naturalist on the International Polar Expedition to Point Barrow, Alaska, 1881-1883. From 1887 to 1892, Murdoch served as Librarian of the Smithsonian Institution.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7203, John Murdoch Journals

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