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.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- Columbia University (Organization)
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Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository