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The 29th Polar Libraries Colloquy: Arctic Connections

The 29th Polar Libraries Colloquy took place earlier this month, from June 9-14, 2024, in Tromsø, Norway. Participants, including Byrd Center members, Polar Archivist Laura Kissel and Education…
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The Polar Archives Research Award

The Polar Archives Research award is a $5000.00 award available to a graduate students, faculty or independent scholars, with or without a current institutional affiliation. The…

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28th Biennial Polar Libraries Colloquy (PLC) Hosted at Laval University in Quebec City, Canada

Earlier this month, Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, hosted the 28th biennial Polar Libraries Colloquy (PLC). Byrd Center staff members Laura Kissel, Jason Cervenec and Karina Peggau…

Collection Talks: Sir George Hubert Wilkins and the Submarine Nautilus with Laura Kissel

Sir George Hubert Wilkins and the Nautilus Expedition

Polar exploration doesn't always go seamlessly. Join Laura Kissel, curator of the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program, to learn about the troubles and triumphs of Sir George…