Summary Information
Henry G. Bryant, Eighth International Geographic Congress Scrapbook
1904-1906
- Bryant, Henry G. (Henry Grier), 1859-1932
AGSL Manuscript Collection 8
1 volume
UW-Milwaukee Libraries, American Geographical Society Library (Map)
This scrapbook, compiled by Henry G. Byrant, primarily
documents Bryant's involvement in the Eighth International Geographic Congress and
the Geographical Society of Philadelphia.
English
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Biography/History
Henry G. Bryant was born on November 7, 1859 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. He was an
explorer and a writer, primarily interested in the Arctic. Bryant served as
president of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia. He was also a founding member
of the American Association of Geographers and served as a delegate to the
International Geographic Congress. He died in 1932.
The Eighth International Geographic Congress consisted of individuals interested in
the exploration of unknown regions. Their goal was to complete the exploration of
the Arctic and the Antarctic regions.
The Geographical Society of Philadelphia was established in 1891, in order to bring
exploration to the public through travel, science, and history.
Scope and Content Note
This scrapbook, compiled by Henry Bryant, primarily contains newspaper and magazine
clippings, programs, personal letters, and invitations pertaining to the Eighth
International Geographic Congress, held in 1904, and the Geographical Society of
Philadelphia. Included are newspaper clippings from The
Sunday Times and The Daily Mail
discussing exploration, particularly of the Arctic and the Antarctic. Clippings
focusing on Tibet, Africa, New Guinea, and other regions are also found in the
scrapbooks.
Preferred Citation
Citation Guide for Primary Sources
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Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to
all members of the public in accordance with state law.
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).
The American Geographical Society (AGS) obtained this scrapbook from an unknown
donor at an unknown date.
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.
Denise Gergetz (supervised by Christel Maass, UWM Libraries' Archives Dept.)
processed the collection in October 2009.
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