Frissell, Varick
biographical statement
Citation:
Wikipedia, Apr. 25, 2011 (Varick Frissell; b. 1903 in Boston, Mass.; d. Mar. 15, 1931; killed at sea near the Horse Islands during production of film The Viking)Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Merian C. Cooper exploration papers, 1922-1965
Contains correspondence, photographs, and publications documenting the activities of Copper and partner Ernest B. Schoedsack. Includes information on Cooper's expeditions to the Far and Near East, Abyssinia, Arabia, and matters relating to the Varrick Frissell rescue expedition in 1931. Materials dated 1922 to 1965.
Merian C. Cooper papers exploration in Arabia and the Empty Quarter, 1924-1962
Contains correspondence, research, photographs, and other material documenting Cooper's explorations in the Arabian Peninsula. Dated 1924 to 1962.
Merian C. Cooper papers on exploration in Abyssinia, 1923
Contains correspondence, magazine articles, and a photograph documenting Cooper's exploration in Abyssinia. Materials date from 1923.
Merian C. Cooper papers on exploration in Far and Near East, approximately 1922
Contains letters, a photograph, and other materials documenting Cooper's explorations in the Far and Near East. Dated approximately 1922.
Merian C. Cooper papers on Varick Frissell rescue expedition, 1927-1962
Contains correspondence, clippings, and photographs about Cooper's expedition to rescue Varrick Frissell. Materials date from 1927 to 1962.