Message from Fanny to the AAC
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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.
Type
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."
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.
Collection
Citation
“Message from Fanny to the AAC,” The Collections of the American Alpine Club Library, accessed April 23, 2024, https://library.americanalpineclub.org/items/show/21.