Message from Fanny to the AAC

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Item Metadata

Title

Message from Fanny to the AAC

Subject

Description

Copy of message sent from Fanny Bullock Workman to Henry G. Bryant, Secretary of the American Alpine Club. The message is dated December 23, 1909 and is sent from London to Philadelphia.
A short typed note from Mr. Henry G. Bryant to Miss Annie S. Peck enclosing a cable from Fanny Bullock Workman regarding the height of Mt. Huascaran. Dated December 27th, no year.

Language

English

Format

Publisher

The American Alpine Club Library

Date

December 23, 1909
December 27th, no year is listed, but probably 1909

Source

The American Alpine Club Library Archives

Text

“My mission despatched by Schrader and Vallot completed careful triangulation Huscaran North Peak 21812, South 221187. Possible variation only few feet.”
"My dear Miss Peck :-
I have received a cable from Mrs. Bullock-Workman relating to the height of Mt. Huascaran, a copy of which I herewith enclose for your information."

Original Format

Typed on paper.

Citation

“Message from Fanny to the AAC,” The Collections of the American Alpine Club Library, accessed December 12, 2024, https://library.americanalpineclub.org/items/show/21.