Byrd conquers the north pole by Aeroplane, Lieut

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Byrd conquers the north pole by Aeroplane, Lieut

Date5/1/1936

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Byrd conquers the north pole by Aeroplane; Lieut. Commander Richard E. Byrd has given the United States the honors in the Polar race this year.

Subject

Discovery and exploration

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116719F

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