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Richard B. Black oral history transcription

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Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 13
Richard B. Black oral history transcription
Richard B. Black oral history transcription

Scope and Contents

Microfilm. Black, Richard B., RADM, USN 1902-. Education, University of North Dakota, 1926; World educational cruise, 1927; Various engi­ neering positions with state and federal agencies and private firms, 1927-1933; Byrd Atlantic Ex­ pedition, 1933-1936; Department of Interior, 1936; Lieutenant, USNR, 1938; Involved in expedition to search for Amelia Earhart, 1937; Instrumental in establishing U.S. Antarctic Service Expedition; Richard E. Byrd Antarctic Expedition, 1939-1941; Account of attack on Pearl Harbor, 1941;Affiliation with U.S. Commercial Co. in rehabilitation of damaged areas in South and Central Pacific; Deep Freeze Expedition, 1955; ADM Byrd's Staff, 1956-1957; Office of Naval Research, 1952-1956; Retirement, USNR, 1962. On microfiche.

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  • Creation: undated

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Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Extent

1 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

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