A. H. Grebe Presents Radio Operators with Radio Receivers for Use on the Byrd Arctic Expedition, 1926
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Artifact Overview
Richard E. Byrd led an expedition to the Arctic in 1926, highlighted by a flight toward the North Pole on May 9. Special shortwave radio equipment allowed members of Byrd's team to communicate between their support ship, Chantier, and their Fokker Tri-Motor airplane, Josephine Ford. Though Byrd is generally credited with reaching the pole, controversy remains.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1926
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.1.1629.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in (photo only)
Width: 8 in (photo only)
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