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University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

Ralph L. Belknap papers, circa 1926-1933, 1957-1973

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0.4 linear feet — 1 microfilm — 1 film reels (16mm) — 1 optical discs (DVD use copy)

Professor of geology at the University of Michigan; Correspondence, journal, photographs, film and other materials relating to the University's 1926-1933 scientific expeditions to Greenland.

The Belknap collection consists primarily of material documenting the 1932 expedition to Greenland and the efforts to establish a memorial to Arctic explorer Admiral Richard E. Peary at Cape York, Greenland. The papers include correspondence, journal, photographs, other materials. Also included is a film of the 1926 voyage to Greenland. activities of the first expedition in Greenland.

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1926 Expedition to Green, 1926

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(Belknap, Professor of geology at the University of Michigan, was a member of the U-M Greenland Expedition of 1928, led by professor William Hobbs. Film records departure by ship from New York, arrival in Greenland and various expedition activities.14 inch reel; silent film with titles)

The 1926 Expedition film includes footage of preparation of the vessel in harbor, the departure and voyage to Greenland, arrival and setting up of camp, a variety of camp and scientific activities and interaction with natives who assisted the expedition. Four original films have been combined in a single reel.

In: Ralph L. Belknap papers, circa 1926-1933, 1957-1973Motion Pictures
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