Series 2: Mountaineering and Cartography, 1907 - 2005
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the professional life of Bradford Washburn: his work at the Museum of Science and his mountaineering work, including climbing, cartography, and photography. It includes correspondence, meeting records, manuscript material, published works, maps, photographs, and audiovisual material. More detailed Scope and Content information can be found within the series and subseries listings.
Dates
- 1907 - 2005
Language of Materials
The textual materials are primarily in English. However, this collection does contain materials (primarily correspondence) in languages such as: German, Chinese, French, Russian, Japanese, Polish, and Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research with the exception of certain files that are listed as restricted. Certain files which contain sensitive legal, financial, or personal information are restricted.
As a preservation measure due to the fragile condition of some materials, access may be restricted to where only Archives staff can handle the materials.
Extent
28.1 Linear Feet (20 letter document boxes; 15 paige boxes; 1 flat box; 398 folders; 15 items; 8,638 negatives)
24.3 Cubic Feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Washburn, Bradford (Henry Bradford Washburn Jr.), 1910-2007 (Person)
- From the Collection: Washburn, Barbara, 1914-2014 (Person)
- From the Collection: Boston Society of Natural History (1830–1948) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Museum of Science, Boston (Boston, Massachusetts) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Science, Boston Archives Repository