|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
En route | Little America | Air Exploration | Men | Flight | Geology | Hero | Contest | Legacy
|
Libraries > Digital Exhibits > Conquering the Ice > Object Checklist Object Checklist En Route to Antarctica Ship image : 7821_29 Caption: City of New York, 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7821_29 Ship image: 7820_21 Caption: City of New York and the Bolling alongside the Ross Ice Barrier, 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers #7820_21 Ship image: 7820_2 Caption: Larsen in the Ice, Bolling approaching, January 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers #7820_2 Ship image: 7757_1 Caption: Aerial view of the City of New York at the bay ice in the Bay of Whales, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers #7757_1 Image of the C of NY Log book: Log cover Caption: Steamship Log Book, City of New York, New York to Bay of Whales, via Panama, Tahiti and Dunedin, N.Z., 1928 and 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5444. Little America #7801_3 Little America tents. Caption: Tent camp at Little America, 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7801_3. #7820_10 Little America. Caption: The City of New York, unloading at the Bay of Whales, 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7820_10. #7788_2 Little America boxes. Caption: The food boxes were lined up to form tunnels, and eventually would be completely covered by snow, Little America, 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7788_2. #7802_2 Little America. Caption: Little America in the making, 1928 , Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7802_2. #7803_2 Little America Caption: The Mess Hall, with the Norwegian House in the rear, under construction. These houses were soon covered with snow. 1928 , Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7803_2. #7801_15 Little America Caption: The three radio towers at Little America, 1929,, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7801_15. #7810_32 Little America, raising the flag Caption: The colors of the United States in Antarctica, 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7810_32 Fur Coat Acc#20007. Caption: Hooded fur parka and boots, ca. 1920s. Byrd Miscellany, Accession #20007. Although the provenance of these items is uncertain, the donor believed that these belonged to Richard E. Byrd. Cup2 Caption: Paper cup, Byrd Antarctic Expedition to the South Pole, 1928. Byrd Miscellany, Accession #200010. The supplies needed for the expedition were extensive, and included not only the big things such as planes and food, but the mundane daily items such as this cup. Many manufacturers donated supplies to the expedition in exchange for publicity. #4457 Holiday Card, card1_4457 & card2_4457 Caption: Holiday Card with inscription by Gustav Brown, captain of the S.S. Eleanor Bolling, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #4457. Exploration from the Air #7763_18 Caption: Crew members dig out the “Floyd Bennett” from its snowy hangar, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7763_18. #7764_13 Caption: Harold June, Commander Byrd, and Bernt Balchen, in front of the Fairchild airplane, “Stars and Stripes.” Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7764_13. #7774_2 Caption: Schematic of the Fairchild. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7774_2. #7773_18 Caption: The planes had to be assembled once the expedition reached Antarctica. This image shows Byrd and his dog Igloo, unpacking crates, with the City of New York and the Bolling in the background, 1928. Richard E. Byrd Papers, 7773_18. #7763_4 Caption: Victim of the wind’s fury, the Fokker after it was destroyed by a blizzard at the base of the Rockefeller Mountains, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, 7763_4. Only the Best Men #7806_2 Caption: Ashley McKinley, aerial surveyor and third in command, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7806_2 Personnel_4552 Caption: Personnel list for the Ice Party, Byrd Antarctic Expedition I, 1928-1930. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #4552. 7806_5 Caption: Daily life during the long Antarctic night, some of the crew passing the time, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7806_5 7810_33 Caption: The crew of the Eleanor Bolling, 1928. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7810_33. 7813_2 Caption: Dr. Francis Dana Coman, Surgeon and Biologist, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7813_2. 7813_5 Caption: Carl O. Petersen in the newspaper office at Little America, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7813_5 7809_38 Caption: Man hauling in the frigid Antarctic night, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7809_38. 7806_6 Caption: In the mess hall, Little America, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7806_6 Boy Scout 1_1196 Caption: 1928 letter from Chief Scout Executive James West, inviting boy scout applicants for the Byrd Expedition, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #1196. Boy Scout 2_1196 (above item, page 2) Boy Scout3_1196 (above item, page 3) Boy Scout4_1196 (above item, page 4) Boy Scouts_1209 Caption: Evaluation sheet for Paul Siple, the boy scout selected to accompany the Byrd expedition, 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #1209. The boy scout organization was responsible for selecting the winner. 7811_43 Caption: Paul Siple, 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7811_43. Siple was only 19 years old when he accompanied the expedition.
Siple 4430 Caption: Telegram of August 4, 1928,
from James West, Chief Scout The South Pole Flight 7773_14 Caption: From left, Harold June, Byrd, and Ashley McKinley, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7773_14. bsuncompass1 Caption: Bumstead Sun Compass, ca. 1920s, designed by Albert Bumstead of the National Geographic Society, Richard E. Byrd Papers, Box 449. The sun compass was an essential navigation tool, and designed specifically for Byrd. 7710_5 Caption: Albert Bumstead showing Byrd how to use the sun compass, ca. 1925, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7710_5. deadreckoning_5346 Caption: Dead Reckoning for Polar Flight, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5346. Dead reckoning is the navigational process of estimating your position by advancing a known position using course, speed, time and distance to be traveled. In other words, figuring out where you will be at a certain time if you hold the speed, time and course you plan to travel (Source: www.dirauxannex.org/Nav1.html). enginelog_5346 Caption: Engine Log for Polar Flight, by Bernt Balchen, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5346. weight_5346 Caption: Chart, Consumption Cruising Speed, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5346. The weight of the plane and all supplies on board was of concern. Byrd and the flight crew knew that the performance of the plane was directly related to its weight. Even with this careful planning, part of the load still had to be thrown overboard in order to get the plane above the mountains. route map_5344 Caption: Chart of Route Flown by Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd from Little America to the South Pole, on Nov. 28-29, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5344. This chart is from the report presented by Byrd to the National Geographic Society. note of pilot 2_5346 Caption: “Must Soon Turn North,” handwritten note from the South Pole Flight, November 29, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5346. The noise in the plane was so loud, the men communicated with notes. note of pilot 1_5346 Caption: “If we can’t we will have to dump some load,” handwritten note from the South Pole Flight, November 29, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5346. The weight of the airplane was of serious concern as they approached the mountains. In fact, they did have to “dump some load,” and sent bags of food overboard to lighten the airplane. log_5346 Caption: South Pole Flight Log, November 29, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5346. The entry for 1400 hours indicates that they have reached “the vicinity of the South Pole.” 7778_1 Caption: Byrd in the library of Little America, prior to the South Pole flight, with a stone from Floyd Bennett’s grave, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7778_1. Byrd dropped the stone, wrapped in the small American flag, from the plane when they were over the South Pole, in honor of his pilot of the North Pole expedition of 1926. 7753_3 Caption: Over the “hump,” the South Polar plane over the head of the pass of Liv’s Glacier on the way to the Pole, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7753_3. Altitude about 10,500 feet. The top of Mount Nansen, at left, is 15,000 feet high. 7753_4 Caption: The crevasses at Latitude 82 degrees 12’ south, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7753_4. 7754_6 Caption: Pressure ridge on Bay of Whales near Little America, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7754_6. 7754_10. Caption: Pressure ridges, with Little America in the background, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7754_10. Film clip with flight preparations and take off The Geological Party Matches Caption: Matches from the cairn left by Roald Amundsen in 1911, and discovered by the geological party, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers. 7789_1 Caption: Fully loaded sledge, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7789_1. 7788_4 Caption: One of the sled dogs taking a much deserved break, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7788_4. 7788_3 Caption: The tractor party with Mt. Grace McKinley in the background, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7788_3. The bicycle wheel on the sledge is used for measuring trail mileage. 7782_2 Caption: Navigating over the ice with a dog team was at times difficult and dangerous, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7782_2. 7809_26 Caption: The geological party upon returning to Little America, January, 1930. From left: Mike Thorne, Admiral Byrd, Larry Gould, Jack O’Brien, Norman Vaughan, and Eddie Goodale. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7809_26. Film clip with sled dogs 7801_14 Caption: Campsite along the trail, 1929. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7801_14. The Hero Business #8011_1 Caption: City after city acclaimed Byrd for his achievements when he returned from Antaractica, as in this ticker tape parade in Boston, ca. 1930. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #8011_1. Clover_5433 Caption: Good Luck letter from Edith Sanford, Los Angeles, CA., with four-leaf clover, ca. 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5433. One example of the hundreds of well-wishes sent to Byrd. Note that Ms. Sanford misspoke and refers to Byrd’s upcoming Arctic, rather than Antarctic, expedition. Radiogram2_5432 Caption: Radiogram from Lincoln Ellsworth to Byrd, October 8, 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5432. Well wishes came from not only the public, but also from other explorers. Letter_2901 Caption: Letter from Amelia Earhart to Byrd, July 30, 1928, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #2901. Amelia Earhart pledged not only her good wishes, but also money she earned from a cigarette ad, to Byrd’s Antarctic Expedition. Radiogram_5041 Caption: Radiogram from Charles Lindbergh to Byrd, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5041. Although Lindbergh and Byrd were considered competitors, their relationship was also one of mutual respect, as shown by this radiogram from Lindbergh thanking Byrd for naming an inlet in the Bay of Whales for him. Poster Bridgeport leather Caption: Commemorative poster to Bridgeport Leather Specialty Co., Inc., signed by Richard Byrd and James Bush, chairman of Bridgeport Leather, 1930. Byrd Miscellany, Accession #200214. Bridgeport Leather Specialty Company equipped the Byrd expedition with 120 pairs of jersey gloves. Many companies donated items to the expedition in exchange for the publicity they received. Mom’s letter1_5346 Caption: Excerpt of letter from Byrd’s mother to Byrd, undated, ca. 1928. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #5346. Transcription: “My splendid son, I am very proud of you and I am thankful God has given me men for sons who can do something in the world. You were perfectly right to go and I believe few men in the world could carry this expectation through as you will. I shall live in hopes you will find something in this frozen world worth having…” Byrd was heroic in the eyes of most, including his mother. Book cover_3968 Caption: Book, Paramount Newsreel Men with Admiral Byrd in Little America, 1934. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #3968. In addition to the film Paramount produced, they also published this book documenting the experiences of the film crew on the expedition. Video cover Caption: With Byrd at the South Pole, video cover. Some thirty miles of film was shot in Antarctica to make the final 82-minute production. Byrd Prize Letter Contest #4386_Byrd Prize Letter Caption: Flier, Byrd Prize Letter Contest, 1930. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #4386. #4104 Caption: Letter by Thornton Oakley, of Villa Nova, Pennsylvania, 1930, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #4104. Mr. Oakley’s letter won the first prize award. #4852 Caption: Letter by James A. Michener, 1930, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #4852. Michener was a young school teacher at the time he entered the contest. Although his letter was not a prize winner, Michener would win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction seventeen years later. book cover Little America Byrd’s Legacy Admiral_4552 Caption: Document of promotion of Byrd to Rear-Admiral by Congress, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #4552. Memorandum_4552 Caption: Memorandum by Richard E. Byrd, December 11, 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #4552. Byrd’s memo to the members of the expedition concerning his possible promotion to Admiral after the South Pole Flight, in which he stresses the importance of all members of the expedition. Coin Caption: Commemorative medal, “First to Fly over the South Pole,” 1930, Byrd Miscellany, Accession #19967. This medal was presented to all members of the expedition. 7791_2 Caption: The beauty of the Antarctic landscape, ca. 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7791. This image shows the south side of a small glacier at 86 degrees south. 7766_3 Caption: Emperor Penguins, ca. 1929, Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7791. 7639_10 Caption: Richard E. Byrd, ca. 1930. Richard E. Byrd Papers, #7639_10. |
|
En route | Little America | Air Exploration | Men | Flight | Geology | Hero | Contest | Legacy |
|
|
|
|