Frisby, Herbert M. - Matthew Henson Commemorative Projects, circa 1929-1944, circa 1954-1975

Scope and Contents

Coverage of Herbert Frisby's efforts to recognize Matthew Henson's achievement as the first Black man to reach the North Pole. Includes an original illustration by Thomas Stockett.

Extent

6 folders

Dates

Creation: circa 1929-1944
Creation: circa 1954-1975

Document Types

Correspondence, Photographs, Draft articles, Wire articles, Clippings, Event programs, Invitations, Illustration

Additional Description

Arrangement

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Terminology used in original folder titles evolved across many offices and generations of staff, resulting in similar collection content filed under varying terms. Researchers may benefit from searching a variety of related subjects and names.

Processing Information

Files on Herbert M. Frisby have been processed using detailed processing techniques. This means that each folder has been described with document types and inclusive dates. Folder headings have been verified against content, and in some cases, content has been arranged in more detail and assigned new subheadings to facilitate access.