Directory of Henson, Matthew Resources

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This category lists sites about the life and achievements of African-American explorer Matthew Henson (1866-1955), a member of the 1909 expedition led by American explorer Robert Peary that is generally credited with discovering the North Pole.

Resources in This Category

• African-American North Pole Explorer Matthew Henson

  http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/01/0110_030113_henson.html
  National Geographic article ponders whether Henson, Peary's African American companion, actually reached the summit before Peary.

• Legend of the Arctic: Matthew Henson

  http://www.matthewhenson.org/
  Offers a comprehensive biography and timeline. Includes a recording of a radio show done to discuss the contributions of Matthew Henson and his struggle to gain recognition, as well as a tribute created by elementary school children.

• Matthew A. Henson: Arctic Explorer

  http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/h/henson.shtml
  Short profile, photo and map from EnchantedLearning.com.

• Matthew Henson: Arctic Explorer

  http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/henson.htm
  Information and photos about an African-American Arctic adventurer who accompanied Admiral Robert Peary on several expeditions attempting to reach the North Pole.

• National Geographic News: Matthew Henson

  http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/01/photogalleries/henson/
  Photo gallery of the longtime companion of Admiral Robert Peary.

• To the North Pole

  http://perrybear.com/reporter/peary.html
  Questions whether Admiral Robert Peary or his African-American assistant was the first to reach the North Pole.

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