Papers, 1933-1935.

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Papers, 1933-1935.

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The Richard B. Black Papers consist of a 1965 resume, materials from the Byrd Antarctic Expedition II (1933-35), his poetry and writings, and a copy of the May 24, 1984 Grand Forks Herald when he received the Sioux Award. The materials from the Byrd Antarctic Expedition II include a book, Railroad Construction: Theory and Practice, retrieved from the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition. Reporting forms, a memo outlining food and equipment usage, and a small card outlining the Little America telephone system. Two photographs of Richard B. Black were separated and added to the Orin G. Libby Photograph Collection.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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