Byrd Antarctic Expedition

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Dates:
Active 1939
Active 1940

Biographical notes:

The expedition is also known as "Antarctic-Navy Operation Highjump #1."

From the description of Byrd expedition to the South Pole field photographs, 1946-1947. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155517428

Expedition headed by Richard E. Byrd.

The strictly scientific work of the expedition was undertaken under the auspices of the American Museum of Natural History.

From the description of Antarctic travel photographs, 1928-1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155514636

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Subjects:

  • Scientific expeditions
  • Voyages and travels

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Places:

  • Antarctica (as recorded)
  • Antarctica (as recorded)

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