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	Julius R. Frederick Name Julius R. Frederick Birth/Death Dates 1852-1904 Where in Indiana Marion County--Indianapolis When in Indiana 1886-1904 Notable For In 1881 Frederick volunteered for a polar expedition to Lady Franklin Bay, also known as the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition or Greely Expedition. Lt. A. W. Greely of the 5th U.S. Cavalry led the expedition to investigate the nature of the magnetic pole, establish a permanent international polar station at Discovery Harbour, Greenland, and attempt to travel the farthest north. Twenty-five men started on the expedition. In September 1883 the relief supply ship failed to arrive and men began dying of disease, starvation, and thirst. Frederick and Sergeant George W. Rice walked to Baird Inlet for frozen beef. Rice died on the trip. Frederick made it back with beef for the survivors. The men were rescued 22 June 1884. Six of the originial group survived. Frederick and his family settled in Indianapolis in 1886. He lived there until his death in 1904. Description Frederick is wearing a dark coat over his suit. He has a cane in his right hand, and a handkerchief in his coat pocket. Subject Frederick, Julius R., 1852-1904 Explorers Discovery & exploration Expeditions & surveys Item ID M0806_BOX1_FOLDER2 Source of Image Julius R. Frederick Collection (M 0806) Digital Collection Notable Hoosiers (DC 010) Bibliography/Notes Information taken from collection guide Copyright Notice Digital image © 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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