Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. Commander Richard E. Byrd stands on the deck of the Norwegian ship, C. A. Larsen, and speaks on the telephone. He stands, off-center to the left, and faces right. In one hand he holds the telephone's microphone and hook. With the other hand, he holds the speaker up to his ear. A few unidentified men stand around him. One man stands in partial view along the left edge; he faces right. Two more men stand to the right of Commander Byrd. One man stands facing slightly towards the left. The second man stands behind him. A ship's cabin stretches across the background. For additional photographs related to the embarkation of Commander Richard Byrd's Antarctic Expedition from Los Angeles, see items with Old Div IDs: uclamss_1429_1305 through uclamss_1429_1337 For accompanying press release, see Item Ark 21198/zz002dbsfc This photograph is related to the articles, "COMMANDER BYRD SAILS FOR FROZEN ANTARCTIC: Thousands Cheer as All-American Soldiers of Science Depart; Last Word Sent by 'Times'," and "Flags Flutter and Whistles Toot Farewell," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1 For corresponding negative, see Item Ark 21198/zz002dbrrj Photographs of the same event appear in a small photo spread titled, "Off for Great Adventure in Lands of Ice and Snow," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1 Text from accompanying press release: Watch your credit--------"P & A Photos" LA 15316------(Los Angeles Bureau) Byrd Expedition Leaves. Before weighing anchor of the whaler, C. A. Larsen at Los Angeles Harbor, preparatory to his sailing for the scientific conquest of the Antarctic regions, Commander Richard E. Byrd made long distance telephone calls to his mother, Mrs. R. E. Byrd at Winchester, Virginia and to his brother, Governor Harry Byrd of Virginia, at Richmond. Photo shows Commander Richard Byrd, talking over long distance to his mother. (NY CHI) 10/10/28 Handwritten text from negative sleeve: Byrd, Richard E. arrival + departure
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image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_1323 ark:/21198/zz002dbrrj
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No linguistic content
Subject
Sailors--American--California--Los Angeles Military personnel--American--California--Los Angeles Ships--Norwegian--California--Los Angeles Discovery & exploration--American--California--Los Angeles Arrivals & departures--American--California--Los Angeles Telephones Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.) Byrd, Richard Evelyn, 1888-1957 C. A. Larsen (Whaling ship)
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Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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