The Chester W. Segers Oral History, dated 2001, contains audio recordings, notes, and transcripts of the interview between Segers and Brian Shoemaker and Diane Bellanger of the American Polar Society conducted on April 12, 2001. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include Segers' trip to Antarctica from 1956 to 1958 as a chef for Operation Deep Freeze, his memories of life in Antarctica, and a brief discussion of his time in the United States Navy.

The Edward M. Ward Oral History, dated 2000-2002, contains notes, correspondence, and transcripts of the interview between Edward M. Ward and Brain Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on November 6, 2001. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics of the interview include the aerial survey of oil sites in Alaska through Operations Ski Jump I and II (1951-1952), construction of research stations on the Arctic Ice Caps, Ward's long-range flights in polar regions, and his experiences with Operation Deep Freeze (1956-1958).

The Elmer M. Cranton Oral History, dated 2002, 2009, contains audio recordings, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between Dr. Cranton and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on April 30, 2002. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include Cranton's trip to Antarctica where he wintered over in 1966 to 1967, his career in the United States Navy, and how he became a doctor.

The Stanislaus A. Antos Papers consist of both original items and photocopies of items Antos created or collected during Operation Deep Freeze I (1956-1958). These items include both photocopies of photographs and original photographs, a piece of seal skin, a photocopy of his diary from that time, telegrams to his wife Rhoda, and copies of newspaper clippings recording "Operation Babyface," a project to fax an image of Antos's new daughter to him in Antarctica; materials date from 1956-1958, and 2000-2007. The papers also contain an audio recording and transcript of an oral history interview of Antos from a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program. In this oral history interview from May 26, 2000, Antos discusses his time in Antarctica as a part of Operation Deep Freeze I, especially flying airplanes and how helpful he found the Catholic priest at McMurdo Station.

The Irving J. Morrison Oral History, dated 2002-after 2002, contains audio recordings, notes, and transcripts of the interview between Morrison and Brian Shoemaker conducted on October 27, 2002. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include Morrison’s service as a pilot in the United States Navy during World War II, life at McMurdo Station during Operation Deep Freeze III, and the U.S. Navy’s acquisition and testing of C-130 Hercules aircraft for use in Antarctica.

The Clifford D. Hathaway Oral History, dated 2002, contains notes, audio recordings, and transcripts of the interview between Hathaway and Brian Shoemaker conducted on May 3, 2002. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include the role of the icebreaker ship Glacier in getting to Antarctica, using Caterpillar tractors to transport supplies over snow and ice, establishing the Little America V base camp, ground controlled approach for aircraft, and rescue operations for pilots and aircraft.

The Cliff L. Bekkedahl Oral History, dated 2001-2002, contains audio recordings, notes, correspondence, and transcripts of the interview between Captain Bekkedahl and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on May 17, 2001. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include Bekkedahl's service on the United States Ship Arneb, his memories of the trip to Antarctica onboard the Arneb for Operation Deep Freeze I, and other memories of his career in the United States Navy.

The Richard L. Schulz Oral History, dated 2002, contains administrative notes, audio recordings, and transcripts of the interview between Schulz and Brian Shoemaker conducted on May 4, 2002. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include Schulz’s work as a Construction Mechanic as well as caring for and driving the sled dog teams at Wilkes Station on Operation Deep Freeze III. Also discussed is the transition of Wilkes Station as an American-controlled research station to an Australian-controlled research station.