2018-11-06 Guide to the John Behrendt Oral History, 2000-2001 SPEC.PA.56.0036 Finding aid prepared by Devon Boerman Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
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2018 November This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2020-08-03T16:18-0400 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard John Behrendt Oral History SPEC.PA.56.0036 Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 0.09 Cubic feet 2000-2001 John C. Behrendt was a geophysicist based at Ellsworth Station, Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year, 1957-1958. The John Behrendt Oral History, dated 2000-2001, contains recordings, administrative information and transcripts of the interview between Behrendt and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society. This interview took place on March 14, 2000, and covered Barnes' career as a geophysicist and his twelve trips to Antarctica from 1957-1995. (6) audiocassettes; (3) letter file folders English Behrendt, John C., 1932- Arrangement of Materials

Materials are arranged in the order created during the interview process.

 Acquisitions Information

Accession No. PA.2000.0016: John Behrendt, 2000 March

 Preferred Citation

[identification of item], John Behrendt Oral History, SPEC.PA.56.0036, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program, Ohio State University

 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Contains audiocassettes.

 Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for use, but may be used in the University Archives reading room only. Audio recordings contained in this collection are available online. Audiocassette recordings are available for use but a use copy will need to be produced before access is allowed. Contact the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program at polararchives@osu.edu for more information.

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 Biographical Note

John C. Behrendt was a geophysicist based at Ellsworth Station, Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year, 1957-1958. Behrendt's Antarctic tenure started in November 1956, where he spent the winter serving as an assistant seismologist at Ellsworth station. He then participated as a geophysicist with the Filchner Ice Shelf Traverse during the summers of 1957 and 1958. The following season (1958-1959), Behrendt returned to Antarctica where he collected geological samples. In 1960, he flew planes to measure seismic ice thickness. Between 1956-2003, Behrendt made thirteen trips to Antarctica. Behrendt was also part of the group that helped draft the Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resource Activities (CRAMRA), which was later amended into the Environmental Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty.

 Scope and Contents

The John Behrendt Oral History, dated 2000-2001, contains recordings, administrative information and transcripts of an interview between Behrendt and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society. This interview took place on March 14, 2000, and covered Behrendt's career as a geophysicist and his twelve trips to Antarctica from 1957-1995. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by American Polar Society and The Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics include Behrendt reflecting on his twelve trips to Antarctica, his scientific achievements, particularly in geomagnetic fields, and his personal and professional relations with polar explorer Finn Ronne. Other major topics of the interview included Behrendt's views and experiences on the necessary tools and equipment needed during expeditions, such as planes, Sno-Cats, and scientific devices, the natural challenges to Antarctica exploration and daily life, and the international treaties and protocols involving Antarctica.

 Related Materials Interview of John C. Behrendt by Brian Shoemaker Behrendt, John C., 1932- -- Interviews Antarctica--Discovery and exploration--American--20th century Audiocassettes Geophysicists--Antarctica--20th century International Geophysical Year, 1957-1958--Personal narratives Oral histories (literary works) Seismology--Antarctica--20th century Notes and correspondence Polar Oral History 1 1 2000-2001 Interview recording Polar Oral History 6 1-3 2000 March 14 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements Audiocassette; Approximate run time: 92:00 minutes Audiocassette; Approximate run time: 88:30 minutes Audiocassette; Approximate run time: 22:30 minutes Existence and Location of Copies

Also available online.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

 Interview recording copy Polar Oral History 9 1-3 2000 March 14 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements Audiocassette; Approximate run time: 92:00 minutes Audiocassette; Approximate run time: 88:30 minutes Audiocassette; Approximate run time: 22:30 minutes Transcript Polar Oral History 1 2 circa 2000-2001 Edited transcript Polar Oral History 1 3 2001 October 11 Existence and Location of Copies

Also available online.