Richard B. Black Papers, 1926-1984

Title: Richard B. Black Papers, 1926-1984

ID: OGLMC/723

Creator: Black, Richard Blackburn (1902-1992)

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 10/01/1982

Languages: English [eng]

The Richard B. Black Papers consist of a 1965 version of his resume, materials from the Byrd Antarctic Expedition II (1933-1935), some of his poetry and writings, newspaper and magazine articles, and two photographs of Black.

The Byrd Antarctic Expedition II materials include a book titled Railroad Construction: Theory and Practice. This book was abandoned in Little America by the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition, and recovered by the second expedition. Several scientific reporting forms, a memo outlining food and equipment usage, and a small card outlining the Little America telephone system, are also included.

The writings include an excerpt Black composed for the book Advance Agents of American Destiny; a memorial for Admiral Black published in The Geographical Review; “Barkentine Bear,” a poem written about a polar exploration vessel which appeared in Naval Research Review; and a short essay about his historic home in Virginia, Rippon Lodge.

Accruals: Additional items were transferred from the North Dakota Biographical File (81-907) and photocopied from University Archives (2002-2541).

Access Restrictions: Available for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Richard B. Black, Woodbridge, Virginia

Acquisition Method: Deposit; 83-1037

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Richard B. Black Papers. OGLMC 723, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in October 2013.