Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. This photograph appears with 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 Commander Richard E. Byrd stands at center and in profile, facing left. He dons his military uniform and lifts his cap to wave adieu as he departs on his South Pole expedition aboard the Norwegian ship, C. A. Larsen. The ship's rigging and a mast are visible in the background. Harbor waters stretch into the distance beyond the ship. For accompanying caption card, see Item Ark 21198/zz002dbscb A portion of this photograph appears in a small photo spread titled, "Off for Great Adventure in Lands of Ice and Snow," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1 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 Text from newspaper caption: Long Trail of Hardships Looms Ahead [...] Right--Commander Byrd waves adieu. [...] [P. & A. photos] (Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1) Handwritten text from negative sleeve: Byrd, Richard E. arrival + departure Text from accompanying press release: Watch your credit _________"P & A Photos" LA 15311---------(Los Angeles Bureau) Byrd Expedition Leaves. Commander Richard Byrd and his party left Los Angeles Harbor today (Oct. 10th) on the C. A. Larsen on the first lap of a trip that proposes exploration of undiscovered land in the Antarctic. The Larsen is bound for Dunedin, New Zealand, where Byrd will be reunited with other members of his expedition who sailed from the eastern seaboard. Photo shows Commander Richard Byrd on bridge of ship waving goodbye to the crowd. (LA FM 3) 10/10/28
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_1336 ark:/21198/zz002dbs6r
Language
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 Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.) Byrd, Richard Evelyn, 1888-1957 C. A. Larsen (Whaling ship) Port of Los Angeles
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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