Woman Disappears on SI Expedition

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Summary

Anne Hilda Abraham disappears in the area of Ramah Bay, Labrador, while on an archeological-geological expedition led by Curator William W. Fitzhugh of the National Museum of Natural History, Department of Anthropology. Abraham reportedly became separated from a companion and was never found. A memorial service was held for her on September 9, 1976.

Subject

  • Abraham, Anne Hilda
  • Fitzhugh, William W. 1943-
  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.) Dept. of Anthropology)
  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Torch, 10/1976, p. 8

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

August 6, 1976

Topic

  • Scientific expeditions
  • Anthropology
  • Deaths
  • Accidents

Place

Labrador

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