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S-234 Amory H. Waite Photo Collection
S-234 Amory H. Waite Photo Collection

Topic
  • Places-Shore Facilities--Bases-Stations-Labs-Installations
  • Exploration, Expeditions and Voyages
Document Type
  • Finding Aids Glossaries Guides
  • Photograph
Wars & Conflicts
Navy Communities
File Formats
  • Image (gif, jpg, tiff)
Location of Archival Materials
  • NHHC
Author Name
Place of Event
Recipient Name
Title: Amory H. Waite Photo Collection
Description: 10 prints (plus a duplicate set) made from negatives related to the establishment and relief of the Advanced Base Shack established during the “Little America II” Antarctic Expedition of 1933-1935. RAdm. Richard E. Byrd manned the shack in March-October 1934 and in it he was nearly killed by carbon monoxide fumes before a rescue party could arrive. Views include interior views of the shack and on top of the roof.
Accession#: S-234
Donor: Amory H. Waite
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Circa: 1934
Format: Black and white photographs

For information about the rest of the collection: nhhcphotoarchives@navy.mil