Brief Description: 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.
Held at:
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks, ND 58202 9000
Phone: 701-777-4625
Fax: 701-777-3319
Email: und.archives [at] library.und.edu
Record Series Number: OGLMC/723
Created by: Black, Richard Blackburn (1902-1992)
Volume: 0.25 Linear Feet
Acquired:
10/01/1982. 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.
Subject Index
Exploration
University of North Dakota - Alumni
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Acquisition Notes:
Richard B. Black, Woodbridge, Virginia Deposit; 83-1037
PreferredCitation: (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 Revisions: Finding aid added to Archon in October 2013.