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Herbert Frisby, 1971 February 23-April 12

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Identifier: OH 8015

Abstract

Herbert Frisby was an educator in Maryland for the Baltimore City public school system and Coppin State College, as well as the second African American to go to the North Pole, in 1956. In this oral history interview, he discusses his childhood and education, Arctic trips, and the development of the Matthew A. Henson memorial projects.

Dates

  • 1971 February 23-April 12

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

300 Minutes (Audio recording)

126 Pages (Transcript)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Processing Information

There are an additional 9 pages of supplementary material (newspaper clippings) included after the transcript.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750