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Bradford Washburn

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American explorer, mountaineer, photographer, and cartographer (1910-2007)

United StatesHistorical FiguresLived 1910 to 2007 · aged 96
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Henry Bradford Washburn Jr. was an American explorer, mountaineer, photographer, and cartographer. He established the Boston Museum of Science, served as its director from 1939 to 1980, and from 1985 until his death served as its Honorary Director.

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Awards 3

2010Alaska Sports Hall of Fame
1988Cherry Kearton Medal and Award
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Alev KelterAlso won Alaska Sports Hall of FameTacita DeanAlso won Cherry Kearton Medal and AwardBrandon DubinskyAlso won Alaska Sports Hall of FameFrans LantingAlso won Cherry Kearton Medal and AwardAlastair FothergillAlso won Cherry Kearton Medal and AwardJanay DeLoachAlso won Alaska Sports Hall of Fame

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Henry Bradford Washburn Jr. was an American explorer, mountaineer, photographer, and cartographer. He established the Boston Museum of Science, served as its director from 1939 to 1980, and from 1985 until his death served as its Honorary Director. Bradford married Barbara Polk in 1940 and honeymooned in Alaska, making the first ascent of Mount Bertha together.

Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 2007 · aged 96
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12 languages

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