Description
Arlene Blum (born March 1, 1945) is an American mountaineer, writer, and environmental health scientist. Her papers include
photographs, writings, diaries, articles about the Annapurna expedition in 1978, a year-long trek across the Himalayas, and
various other climbs. Also inlcuded are drafts of articles and books by Arlene Blum, photographs albums and writings of her
father Ludwig Blum, school work, letters, etc.
Background
Arlene Blum (born March 1, 1945) is an American mountaineer, writer, and environmental health scientist. She is best known
for leading an all-woman ascent of Annapurna, a climb that was also the first successful American ascent. In the early 1960s,
she attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Blum graduated from Reed and attended MIT and UC Berkeley, where she earned
a Ph.D. in biophysical chemistry in 1971.
Extent
61.5 Linear Feet
(73 boxes, 10 cartons, 11 flat boxes, 1 map folder)
Restrictions
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
Availability
Materials are open to research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. All diaries
in the collection are closed until 1/1/2028 unless permission is granted by the author. Audiovisual materials are not available
in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.