Guide to the George M. Troutman Papers, circa 1928-1935 SPEC.PA.56.0243 Finding aid prepared by David Mezick Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
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2025 February This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2025-02-28T12:52-0500 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard George M. Troutman Papers SPEC.PA.56.0243 Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 0.25 Cubic feet circa 1928-1935 George M. Troutman was a regional executive in New York for Swift & Company, which supplied the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928-1930). During that time, Troutman worked and corresponded with members of the expedition, including Sidney Greason, who was the expedition's chief steward. The George M. Troutman Papers, dated circa 1928-1935, contain materials created or collected by George M. Troutman that mostly relate to the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition and document his connection with some of the expedition's members. The materials include correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, and covers, which are self-addressed, stamped envelopes that have been sent through the mail. (1) 2.5" legal document box English Troutman, George M. Arrangement of Materials

Materials are arranged in chronological order.

 Acquisitions Information

Accession No. PA.2025.0004: Citrus County Historical Society, 2024 April

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[identification of item], George M. Troutman Papers, SPEC.PA.56.0243, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program, Ohio State University

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 Biographical Note

George M. Troutman was a regional executive in New York for Swift & Company. He lived in Bronxville, New York. Swift & Company was a multinational meatpacking company that was incorporated in 1875 in Chicago, Illinois. During the first half of the 20th century, the company sold several kinds of meat as well as other food and household products. Swift & Company supplied the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928-1930). During that time, Troutman worked and corresponded with members of the expedition in his role at Swift & Company. This included Sidney Greason, who was chief steward for the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition.

 Scope and Contents

The George M. Troutman Papers, dated circa 1928-1935, contain materials created or collected by George M. Troutman that mostly relate to the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition and document Troutman's connection with some of the expedition's members. In particular, the papers document his relationship with Sidney Greason. Materials include correspondence, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Also included are covers, which are self-addressed, stamped envelopes that have been sent through the mail, that Troutman collected during the second Byrd Antarctic Expedition.

 Custodial History Note

This collection was donated to the Citrus County Historical Society (CCHS) in Inverness, Florida by Theodore Santana in 1992.

 Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1st: 1928-1930) Greason, Sidney Swift & Company Troutman, George M. Antarctica--Discovery and exploration--American--20th century Black-and-white prints (photographs) Covers (Philately)--Antarctica--20th century Envelopes Meat industry and trade--20th century Meat industry and trade--Employees--20th century Postage stamps Stewards--Antarctica--20th century Greason (Sidney) photographs 1 1 circa 1928-1930 Byrd (Commander Richard E.) "Into the Home of the Blizzard" book 1 2 1928 Railey (H. H.) correspondence with message from Commander Richard E. Byrd 1 3 1928 December 18 Byrd (Commander Richard E.) Christmas card 1 4 1929 Greason (Sidney) correspondence 1 5 1929 January 6 "Ice Hems Byrd Base as Ship Gets Clear" The New York Times newspaper clipping 1 6 1929 March 3 "The First Pictures of the Byrd Expedition and Their Camp on the South Polar Ice" The New York Times Picture Section newspaper clipping 1 7 1929 April 21 Byrd Antarctic Expedition II covers 1 8 1934 January 31, 1935 January 30