Polaris Expedition Scrapbooks, 1873

Administrative/Restriction Information

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.


Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).


Custodial History

The American Geographical Society (AGS) acquired these scrapbooks from an unknown donor.


Acquisition Information

The American Geographical Society (AGS) donated these scrapbooks to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries in 1978 as part of its entire map and library collections.


Processing Information

Denise Gergetz (supervised by Christel Maass, UWM Libraries' Archives Dept.) processed the collection in November 2009.