Photo Gallery
Take the 1909 trip to the Pole with Matt
Bradley Robinson collection—photos for journalists/media
Special Collection—photos for journalists/media
Publicity Photos—photos for journalists/media

The Explorers Club—some wonderful Henson artifacts

Shannon Eagle—Her class draws Matthew Henson

Fort Conger—photos by Paul Landry

Aviaq II Henson—Moriusaq, Greenland

Laila & Aviaq Henson—Nuuk, Greenland

Page 01—with muskox / $.22 stamp / Arlington 
Page 02—USNS Henson / maps / in parka / Navy Medal
Page 03—with 1909 team / Eisenhowser / 1912 studio 
Page 04—Misc. kids artwork after "Glory & Honor" film
Page 05—the 1909 North Pole expedition
Page 06—Laila Henson / Inuit descendants of Henson.
Page 07—North Pole Playset
Page 08—Arctic photography, color, Walrus & Icebergs
Page 09 —Wreath Ceremony at Arlington, 1998
Page 10—Henson families at the US Navy Reception, 1998
Page 11—Henson descendants on the USNS Henson, 1998
Page 12—Comic book / poster / bust / misc.  
Page 13—Photos from Matt's own 1912 book

This photo is from the page facing the title page. I colorized it in Adobe Photoshop.

"There are many that consider this modest volume the high point of twentieth century polar exploration. It also holds a place of honour in the literature of black studies. Henson was a key member of Peary's expedition and his perceptive and down to earth chronicle is certainly one of the most readable of the genre. It drips with enthusiasm."

Matt's book is a classic! I had to pay $650 for this copy.The asking price was $750 but I asked for a discount! While it looks to be almost new, in fact I had to restore the white lettering with a digital airbrush. It took over 3 hours.

Henson, Matthew A.: A Negro Explorer at the North Pole ; New York: Frederick A. Stokes, 1912. 1st edition, Very good, Octavo, A solid copy of one of the high points of exploration literature. $750.00

Copyright© 1999, Bradley Robinson

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