Ottar M. Dahl collection of Antarctica , 1933-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Dahl, Ottar M.
Title
Ottar M. Dahl collection of Antarctica
Dates
1933-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
8.75 linear feet, (17 boxes)
Collection Number
Coll 085
Summary
Includes correspondence, an incomplete manuscript by Dahl, expedition reports, records of the Arctic Institute of North America, tearsheets and other printed material, and a section of artwork containing a series of cigarette cards from the London Cigare.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collector of polar region material and retired West Coast distributor for Toyota. Photographs in the collection include one box of prints and slides, mostly related to Antarctica and polar exploration.

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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Evans, Hugh Blackwall, 1874-1975
  • Hardcastle, J. W.
  • Irving-Bell, Dorothy
  • Klep, Rolf, 1904-1981
  • Poulter, Thomas Charles, 1897-1978
  • Ronne, Finn

Corporate Names

  • Arctic Institute of North America

Geographical Names

  • Antarctica

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs
  • cigarette cards