Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930

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Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian explorer, oceanographer, and statesman, was noted for his Arctic expedition of 1893-1896, travelling closer to the North Pole than anyone had reached and using his specially-built vessel "Fram" to demonstrate the revolutionary concept of pack-ice drift. Frederick Sydney Parry was the grandson of Arctic explorer Sir William Edward Parry.

From the description of Correspondence with Frederick Sydney Parry and other papers, 1823-1958 (inclusive), 1897 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79463937

Norwegian zoologist and oceanographer.

From the description of Letter, 1909, Sept. 21 : Lysaker, Kristiana, Norway. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35201190

Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, oceanographer, and statesman. His Arctic expedition of 1893-1896 demonstrated the revolutionary concept of pack-ice drift with his specially-built vessel, the "Fram", and he travelled closer to the North Pole than had been reached before. Frederick Sydney Parry was grandson of Arctic explorer Sir William Edward Parry.

From the guide to the Correspondence with Frederick Sydney Parry and other papers, 1826-1958 (inclusive), 1897 (bulk)., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) was a Norwegian explorer and scientist, specializing in zoology and oceanography. He made several expeditions to Greenland and the Arctic, and was a professor at the University of Oslo (then called the University of Kristiania). He was also active in politics, serving as Norwegian envoy to London and as a High Commissioner of the League of Nations, and assisting the Red Cross in organizing a relief program during the Russian Famine of 1921-1922. For the latter, and for his other humanitarian work, he received the Nobel Peace Prize of 1922.

The Fridtjof Nansen Foundation and Institute, established in 1958, undertakes research within Nansen's interest areas, including marine affairs, biodiversity, and energy and environmental politics.

From the guide to the Fridtjof Nansen Letters, 1921-1922, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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creatorOf Avebury, John Lubbock, 1st Baron, 1834-1913. Avebury Papers. A. General Correspondence, 1855-1911. Vol. XXVI (ff. 151). 1897; British Library
referencedIn Gisle Bothne papers., 1896-1934. Minnesota Historical Society
referencedIn Windward (Ship). Logbooks, 1896-1898. New Hampshire Newspaper Project
creatorOf Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930. Letter, 1909, Sept. 21 : Lysaker, Kristiana, Norway. Duke University, Medical Center Library & Archives
creatorOf Vol. XXV (ff. 199). 1920-July 1923.includes:ff. 1, 11, 122, 125 Walter George Frank Phillimore, 1st Baron Phillimore: Correspondence between Lord Cecil and Lord Phillimore: 1920-1922: Signed.ff. 5, 39-42, 61, 68-72v, 133, 139 Colonel Edward Mande... British Library
creatorOf CHARNWOOD AUTOGRAPHS. Vol. IV. Artistic, dramatic and scientific autogaphs, etc.; circa 16th-20th cent. Included are Sir Christopher Wren, Sir Godfrey Kneller, William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Joseph Wright of Derby, William Blake, David Cox, Si..., approximately 16th century-20th century British Library
referencedIn James Donnet collection, 1890 Scott Polar Research Institute
creatorOf Avebury, John Lubbock, 1st Baron, 1834-1913. Avebury Papers. A. General Correspondence, 1855-1911. Vol. XXXVIII (ff. 237). 1907. British Library
referencedIn Vedoe, Anton, 1880-. [Arctic artifacts] New Hampshire Newspaper Project
referencedIn American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIj, 1898-1988 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIi, 1897 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Anna V.S. Mitchell Papers, 1920-1944 Hoover Institution Archives
creatorOf Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930. [Letter 19]29 April 15 [to] Mr. Finley / Fridtjof Nansen. Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library
creatorOf Koettlitz, Reginald, 1861-1916. Autograph album, 1824-1900. New Hampshire Newspaper Project
referencedIn Autograph File, N, 1686-1975. Houghton Library
creatorOf Correspondence with Frederick Sydney Parry and other papers, 1826-1958 (inclusive), 1897 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Fridtjof Nansen collection, 1893-1925 Scott Polar Research Institute
referencedIn Vol. XLVI (ff. 290). 1906-1907.includes:f. 1, 3, 52 Robert Threshie Reid, Earl Loreburn; Lord Chancellor: Letters to Sir C. Dilke: 1897-1906.: imperf.f. 4 Frederick Martin, of St Briavels, county Gloouc: Letter to Sir C. Dilke: 1906.ff. 6, 8, 44..., 1906-1907 British Library
creatorOf Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930. Correspondence with Frederick Sydney Parry and other papers, 1823-1958 (inclusive), 1897 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Bassett Jones (collector) records, 1818-1938. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Vol. XXVII (ff. 219). March 1924-1925.includes:f. 4 L. M. de Sousa Dantas, Brazilian diplomatist: Charles Alfred Cripps, 1st Baron Parmoor: Letter to Lord Parmoor from L. M. de Sousa Dantas: 1924: Fr.: Signed.f. 8 Dr Scholz, representative of Ger... British Library
creatorOf American Relief Administration. American Relief Administration Russian operational records, 1919-1925. Stanford University, Hoover Institution Library
referencedIn Miscellaneous Manuscript Maps, 1747-1948 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Henry G. Bryant. Correspondence books, 1897-1913. Dartmouth College Library
referencedIn Apsley Cherry-Garrard collection, 1910-1950 Scott Polar Research Institute
referencedIn Berg, Kaare,. NoordPool-Expedite "Maud" [videorecording]. University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library
referencedIn Papers of Manley Ottmer Hudson, 1894-1960 Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
creatorOf Fridtjof Nansen Letters, 1921-1922 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
referencedIn Bothne, Gisle, 1860-1934. Gisle Bothne papers, 1896-1934. Minnesota Historical Society Library
referencedIn Oswald Garrison Villard papers Houghton Library
creatorOf Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930. Autograph signature. Smithsonian Institution. Libraries
referencedIn Vol. IV (ff. 332). Andrew Lang-A. W. Pollard.includes:ff. 1-20 Andrew Lang, author: Letters to W. Archer: [1886?]-1905.ff. 21, 23 Marion Lea, actress and producer: Letters to W. Archer: 1891, n.d.ff. 25~28 Sir Sidney formerly Solomon Lazarus Le... British Library
referencedIn G Foster Pedley collection, 1907 Scott Polar Research Institute
referencedIn Brenda Ueland and family papers., 1857-1993. Minnesota Historical Society
creatorOf Hench, Atcheson Laughlin, 1891-1974. Papers of Atcheson Laughlin Hench [manuscript] 1797-1945. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Bernard Day collection, 1910-1911 Scott Polar Research Institute
referencedIn Mitchell, Anna V. S. Anna V. S. Mitchell papers, 1920-1944. Stanford University, Hoover Institution Library
referencedIn Hudson, Manley Ottmer, 1886-1960. Papers, 1894-1960 Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
referencedIn Rear Adm. Robert E. Peary Papers. 1798 - 1976. Published Materials Relating to Polar Explorations, 1888 - 1940 National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Robert Peary collection, 1897-1909 Scott Polar Research Institute
referencedIn Vol. CXIII (ff. 232). March-Aug. 1939.includes:ff. 1, 19 Hubert Beaumont, MP: Correspondence between Lord Cecil and Hubert Beaumont: 1939: Signed.ff. 2, 13 Arthur Salisbury Baxendale, author: Correspondence between Lord Cecil and Arthur Salisbury... British Library
creatorOf Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930. [Note] 1897 September 30 / Fridtjof, Nansen. Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library
creatorOf Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930. Dr. F. Nansen's north polar expedition. Lecture delivered by Dr. F. Nansen, on Tuesday, February 18th, 1890, before the Geographical Society in Christiania, in regard to earlier north polar expeditions ... followed by a short account of his own plan. National Geographic Society Library
creatorOf Vol. XXVI (ff. 171). Aug. 1923-Feb. 1924.includes:f. 1. Alberto Aguilar, Spanish diplomatist: Memorandum by Lord Cecil rel. to conversation with Alberto Aguilar: 1923: Copy.f. 2 Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer: Correspondence, including teleg... British Library
referencedIn Andrew Adin Stomberg Papers University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
referencedIn J F Child collection, 1897 Scott Polar Research Institute
referencedIn Grosvenor Family Papers, 1827-1981, (bulk 1872-1964) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Nansen thanks Major James B. Pond for courtesies and discusses a successful lecture tour. Letters of Harriet Monroe, Nathaniel Fish Moore, Fridtjof Nansen. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930. Letter, 1929 Feb. 20 [N.Y.] to Prof. W.H. Hobbs, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan
referencedIn Wood, Elizabeth. Elizabeth Wood Albums, ca. 1902-1914. University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library
referencedIn Edward and Kathleen Young, Lord and Lady Kennet: Papers, 1753-1960 Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
creatorOf Vol. XXIX (ff. 201). March 1927-1929.includes:ff. 1, 76, 80-82, 99-105, 114-124v William Clive Bridgeman, 1st Viscount Bridgeman: Correspondence between Lord Cecil and Lord Bridgeman: 1904-1935: Partly signed.f. 2 Alberto de Marinis Stendardo de ... British Library
creatorOf Ueland, Brenda. Brenda Ueland and family papers, 1857-1993. Minnesota Historical Society Library
referencedIn Stickney, William, 1878-1924. Papers, 1897-1930. New Hampshire Newspaper Project
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correspondedWith Bishop person
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associatedWith British Arctic Explorers. corporateBody
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associatedWith Dibner, Bern, person
associatedWith Donnet, James person
associatedWith Edward Hilton Young, 1st Baron Kennet of the Dene; Kathleen Young, Lady Kennet person
associatedWith Explorers Club corporateBody
associatedWith Finley, Mr. person
associatedWith "Fram" Expedition. corporateBody
associatedWith Fram (Ship) corporateBody
correspondedWith Frederick Sydney Parry person
associatedWith Fridtjof Nansen person
associatedWith G Foster Pedley person
associatedWith Grosvenor family family
associatedWith Hench, Atcheson Laughlin, 1891-1974. person
associatedWith Hobbs, William Herbert, 1864-1952. person
associatedWith Hudson, Manley O. (Manley Ottmer), 1886-1960. person
associatedWith Jones, Bassett, collector. person
associatedWith Koettlitz, Reginald, 1861-1916. person
associatedWith Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir, 1830-1916. person
associatedWith M'Clintock, Francis Leopold, Sir, 1819-1907, person
associatedWith Mitchell, Anna V. S. person
associatedWith Mitchell, Anna V. S. person
associatedWith Nansen, Fridtjof person
associatedWith Nares, George S. (George Strong), 1831-1915. person
associatedWith Parry, Frederick Sydney, person
associatedWith Parry, Frederick Sydney. person
associatedWith Parry, William Edward, Sir, 1790-1855, person
associatedWith Robert Edwin Peary person
associatedWith Russian Famine Relief Fund. corporateBody
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associatedWith Stomberg, Andrew A. (Andrew Adin), 1871-1943. person
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associatedWith Vedoe, Anton, 1880- person
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associatedWith Windward (Ship) corporateBody
associatedWith Wood, Elizabeth. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Arctic regions
Arctic regions
Soviet Union
South Africa, Africa
Subject
Explorers
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Activity

Person

Birth 1861-10-10

Death 1930-05-13

Norwegians

English,

Norwegian

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