Byrd, Richard Evelyn, 1888-1957

Person

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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 1 Collection or Record:

Byrd, Richard Evelyn, 1932

File

Identifier: 1981.008.2

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1932

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / General historical manuscripts, documents and photographs

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Subject: Explorers -- Arctic regions X