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Bradford Washburn

Henry Bradford Washburn, Jr. (June 7, 1910 – January 10, 2007) was an American explorer, mountaineer, photographer, and cartographer. He established the Boston Museum of Science, served as its director from 1939–1980, and from 1985 until his death served as its Honorary Director (a lifetime appointment). Bradford married Barbara Polk in 1940, they honeymooned in Alaska making the first ascent of Mount Bertha together. Washburn is especially noted for exploits in four areas. Read more at Wikipedia...

Born: 1910, Cambridge
Died: 2007, Lexington

Alternate Names: Henry Bradford Washburn, Henry Bradford Washburn (jr.)
Occupation(s): explorer, photographer, mountaineer
Employer(s): Museum of Science
Associated Place(s): Mount La Perouse, Fairweather Range, Mount Crillon, Alaska, McKinley, Mount (Alaska)

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