The "Famous Masons" Medals for Admiral Richard E. Byrd Issued by the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, consist of two commemorative medals created in 2000 by the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, as well as a pamphlet with a short biography of Byrd in it that was distributed with the medals. From 1992 to 2001 the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction produced a yearly "Famous Masons" series of medals that were each created in honor of a famous Freemason.

The medals are identical, other than one being made of silver metal and the other made of gold. One side depicts a bust of Byrd, along with his name, years of birth and death, Masonic Square and Compass, and the year of production, 2000. The other side states the full name of Freemasonry and the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, and also depicts the Masonic double-headed eagle.

The Erwin H. Bramhall Papers contain a silver medal, correspondence with other members of expeditionary parties and scientists, a scrapbook, and photographs and writings by Bramhall, including a field notebook documenting his work on Byrd's Second Expedition to Antarctica from 1933-1935. The collection dates from 1926-1979 and primarily chronicles Byrd's Antarctic Expedition II and its legacy through photographs, correspondence and the medal Bramhall received for the expedition.

Francis Dana Coman and John "Jack" Coman Family Papers, dated 1885-circa 1953, contain materials that were created, received, and/or collected by members of the Coman family, including Francis Dana Coman and John “Jack” Frederick Coman. Several items relate to Francis Dana Coman's military service and career in the polar regions. Included are photographs, correspondence, press clippings, awards, booklets, compasses, a Bible, and a pin.