Miriam MacMillan at the wheel, Northwest Greenland, 1948

Contributed by Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Miriam Look married Donald MacMillan in 1935, and soon became a member of the schooner Bowdoin's crew. She joined all their voyages, contributing her seamanship, photography, film and sound recording skills. A camera tripod is visible at right.

In this view of Miriam MacMillan at the wheel, the schooner is moored with her stern up against a small iceberg near the shoreline.

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  • Title: Miriam MacMillan at the wheel, Northwest Greenland, 1948
  • Creator: Donald Baxter MacMillan
  • Creation Date: 1948
  • Subject Date: 1948
  • Location: GL
  • Media: Photo negative
  • Local Code: 3000.33.4942
  • Object Type: Image

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Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center
Bowdoin College, 9500 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011-8495
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