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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.