American Women's Himalayan Expedition, probably 1978
File
Scope and Contents
Individual interviews for three different women who participated in the 1978 climb of Annapurna. The expedition, led by Arlene Blum, included the first two women, and first Americans, to reach the summit of Annapurna. Two of the expeditions' members died during the climb. Parts of these interviews were used for Kent's article on women risk-takers published in the June 1980 issue of Vogue.
Dates
- Creation: probably 1978
Creator
- From the Collection: Kent, Leticia (Leticia Jane), 1928-1999 (Person)
Partial Extent
From the Series: 3 Linear Feet (4 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
burns@bc.libanswers.com