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Byrd conquers the north pole by Aeroplane, Lieut
Byrd conquers the north pole by Aeroplane, Lieut

Byrd conquers the north pole by Aeroplane, Lieut

Date5/1/1936
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Original Toronto Star caption: Byrd conquers the north pole by Aeroplane; Lieut. Commander Richard E. Byrd has given the United States the honors in the Polar race this year.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116719F
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