John J. Bayer Papers 1928-1956 (bulk 1928-1938)

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John J. Bayer Papers 1928-1956 (bulk 1928-1938)

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Naval officer, engineer, and explorer. Diaries, general correspondence, autographs, photograph, and newspaper clippings documenting Bayer’s service as a member of the scientific corps on the (flagship) during the first Byrd Antarctic exploring expedition, 1928-1930. City of New York

85 items; 1 container; 0.2 linear feet

eng,

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6357058

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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