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The museum holds many objects relating to both Robert E. Peary's and Donald B. MacMillan's exploration and research, ranging from one of the sledges used on Peary's 1908-09 North Pole expedition to the cameras MacMillan used in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. The collection also includes memorabilia and ephemera relating to Arctic exploration, such as postcards, commemorative booklets, and lecture programs and advertisements.
Donald B. and Miriam MacMillan's papers are housed in Special Collections, at the Bowdoin College Library, as are Robert A. Bartlett's. Robert E. Peary's papers are housed at the National Archives. Josephine and Marie Peary's papers are housed at The Maine Women Writers Collection, University of New England Libraries.