Guide to the Elisha Kent Kane Papers M0061
Processed by Special Collections staff; machine-readable finding aid created by C. Del Anderson
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
1998 ; revised 2022
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Elisha Kent Kane Papers
Creator:
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857
Identifier/Call Number: M0061
Identifier/Call Number: 271
Physical Description:
0.25 Linear Feet
(1 box)
Date (inclusive): 1825-1859
Scope and Contents
Journal, annotated sketch, photograph, silhouette, biography from book, and juvenalia. The journal is one kept by Kane during
the Second Grinnell Expedition, the purpose of which was to search for Sir John Franklin. The handwritten journal dates from
June 4, 1854 to May 15, 1855 and is in two sections.
Biographical / Historical
Arctic explorer, surgeon, naval officer, and author. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; educated at the Universities of Virginia
and Pennsylvania. He received his doctor of medicine in 1843. Kane travelled abroad extensively, explored the Arctic, and
was a member of the Second Grinnell Expedition to the Arctic, 1854-1855. He died in Havana 16 Feburary 1857.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item] Elisha Kent Kane Papers , M0061, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased, 1934.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
Related Materials
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Arctic regions
Explorers
box 1, folder 1
Private Journal, June 4, 1854 - April 9th, 1855
M0062_b01_f01
Scope and Contents
Bound volume with handwritten entries and later pencil revisions. Original accessioned as "M397."
Existence and Location of Copies
box 1, folder 2
Private Journal continued, from April 11th to May 15, 1855
M0061_b01_f02
Scope and Contents
Two bound signatures in plain paper wrapper.
Existence and Location of Copies
box 1, folder 3
Clipping from North American and United States Gazette
March 18, 1854
box 1, folder 3
Biography and engraved portrait from "The Lives of Eminent Philadelphians, Now Deceased"
1859
box 1, folder 4
Sketch of Arctic scene by Kane
box 1, folder 5
Silhouette of Kane as child
May 12, 1827
box 1, folder 5
"Grateful Tributes" - first book owned by Kane
1825
box 1, folder 6
Photograph of Kane in embossed leather case
circa 1857
Scope and Contents
Imprint on reverse of case reads "Root Gallery, Cook Artist ... Philadelphia," however photograph is by Matthew Brady circa
1852 and this was probably produced as memorial after Kane's death in 1857. Original accession number M401.
