The Karl Weyprecht Collection consists of materials about Karl Weyprecht, his discovery and exploration of Franz Josef Land, and his contributions to Arctic exploration. The materials are dated 1892, 1932, and 2006. This collection contains an etching of Karl Weyprecht and other explorers overlooking Franz Josef Land. It is not known who created the etching. This collection also contains a newspaper article titled “Out to Solve the Mystery of Aurora.” The article celebrates the beginning of the Second International Polar Year (1932-1933) and gives an overview of Karl Weyprecht’s contributions to Arctic exploration and the creation of the First International Polar Year (1882-1883). A photograph reproduction of Karl Weyprecht and his family is also included in this collection.

The Robert E. Peary Collection, dated 1907-1909, 2002-2006, consists of materials about Robert E. Peary and his journey to the North Pole. This collection contains a photocopy and microfilm reel of a 1898-1901 physician’s diary kept by Dr. Thomas Dedrick, a surgeon who accompanied Peary on his 1898-1902 expedition to the North Pole. Page numbers are written on the photocopies. This collection also includes galley proofs and typescripts for Hampton’s Magazine article, “The Discovery of the North Pole.” Peary edited the galley proofs and typescripts with notes and corrections. Also included is a compact disc that contains a copy of an original 1909 Victor Record recording of Peary reading an excerpt of “The Discovery of the North Pole.” The original format of this recording is not in this collection.