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A. K. Larssen papers, 1957-1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Larssen, A. K.
- Title
- A. K. Larssen papers
- Dates
- 1957-1980 (inclusive)19571980
- Quantity
- .28 cubic foot plus 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 2737
- Summary
- Recorded interview of a Norwegian sailor concerning his polar explorations and autobiographical writing by Norwegian American author about deep sea fishing
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Hansen was a Norwegian sailor and came to Seattle in 1922 for a polar exploration voyage that he had applied for in 1921. The ship "Maud" left Seattle on June 10, 1922. She traveled through Nome and Point Hope, Alaska to the arctic ice packs where they stayed for 13 months taking temperature measurements, measurements of ice depths, etc. They tried to get out of the ice packs in autumn 1923 but had to winter along the Siberian Islands until July, 1924, when they sailed along the Siberian coast and out of the ice.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2737-001: A. K. Larssen oral history interview, 1967-1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Recorded interview with Carl Hansen by A. K. Larssen in Sept., 1967 ; clippings, 1979-1980.
Tape concerns polar explorations on the ship "Maud" with Captain Roald Amundsen on which Hansen was a mate. He gives some information about the lives of Siberian eskimos. This is the last recorded interview with Hansen before his death.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by A.K. Larssen, 7/27/1977.
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A. K. Larssen oral history interview |
Accession No. 2737-002: A. K. Larssen transcript, 1957Return to Top
Scope and Content: Transcript: "Of Boats and Men," n.d., unbound. Norwegian published version, 1957; reviews.
Autobiographical writing by Norwegian American author about deep sea fishing. Published in Norwegian as "Bater og Mannfolk." Transcript is the only extant English version.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by A.K. Larssen, 11/18/1983.
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A. K. Larssen transcript |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Amundsen, Roald
- Larssen, A. K.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Maud (Ship)
Geographical Names
- Polar regions--Discovery and exploration
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hansen, Carl (creator)
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives (creator)
