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Fridtjof Nansen papers, 1918, 1929, 1961
- Title
- Fridtjof Nansen papers, 1918, 1929, 1961
- Identifier
- P0253
- Date
- 1918, 1929, 1961
- Creator
- Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930
- Description
- Articles, clippings, and pamphlets concerning a Norwegian Arctic explorer, scientist, humanitarian, and diplomat, dealing largely with Nansen's lecture in Chicago in 1929 and the Nansen centennial in 1961. An article by Nansen, titled "Amerikansk idealisme, (1918)" is included.
Includes:- Brenda Ueland. Includes: Newspaper clipping on love letters between Fridtjof Nansen and Brenda Ueland (n.d.); and "Brenda my Darling," collection of love letters between Nansen and Ueland,2011
- Clippings. Includes: Norwegian-American and American newspaper and magazine clippings. (1896-2011).
- Dinner Programs. Includes: "Testimonial Dinner in honor of Dr. Fridtjof Nansen," two copies (1929); and "Nansen," Summary of dinner held in honor of Nansen in "Auditorium Chicago." Two copies. (1897).
- Photographs. Includes: List of Captions of photographs from the U.S. Committee for Refugees (1961); and 13 Photographs of Fridtjof Nansen, his travels and his work as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (n.d.)
- United Nations Documents. Includes: UNHCR Report on "Fridtjof Nansen: Scientist and Humanitarian," (1961); "Observance of Centenary of Fridtjof Nansen," (1961); "Description of Film Strip," Produced in collaboration with the Norwegian Refugee Council," (1961); and "Fridtjof Nansen: Scientist and Humanitarian," (1961).
- Extent
- 0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box)
- Rights
- Rights undetermined
Citation
Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930, “Fridtjof Nansen papers, 1918, 1929, 1961,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed September 20, 2024, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/9995.