Byrd, Richard Evelyn, 1888-1957
Biography
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. was an American naval officer and explorer. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the highest honor for valor given by the United States, and was a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, 1932
Dockside view of Byrd's flagship "The City of New York". Handwritten note on verso indicates that the photograph was autographed on 25 Feb 1936.
Margaret Monsour gift of Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1942-1945
Reproduction of the official Instrument of Surrender, translation, proclamation, and 4 offical Navy photographs of the Doolittle Raid and Surrender.
Radiogram typescript, 1929 January 24
Typescript of radiogram from Richard E. Byrd (Bay of Whales, Antarctica, 24 Jan. 1929) to J. P. Muller, Chairman Progress Dinner sending his regrets.
United Business Interests of the Aviation Industry Progress Dinner, 1929
Souvenir program from the Progress Dinner of United Business Interests to the Aviation Industry, held under the auspices of the National Exchange Club at the Hotel Commodore, with accompanying speech typescripts and seating roster. The dinner celebrated pioneers in the field of aviation, including Amelia Earhart and the crew of the Question Mark aircraft.