Bayer, John J., 1887-1967.

John J. Bayer papers, 1928-1956 (bulk 1928-1938). - 85 items. 1 container. 0.2 linear feet.

Open to research.

Correspondence, diaries (1928-1930), autographs, newspaper clippings, and a photograph album pertaining to Bayer's service as a member of the scientific team on the supply ship City of New York during the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928-1930). Correspondents include Richard Evelyn Byrd and Franklin D. Roosevelt.


Naval officer, engineer, and explorer. Also known as Teddy Bayer.


Collection material in English.

Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room and at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms010172

Forms part of: Naval Historical Foundation collection.

mm 00084701


Byrd, Richard Evelyn, 1888-1957 --Correspondence.
Roosevelt, Franklin D. 1882-1945 --Correspondence.


City of New York (Ship)


Byrd Antarctic Expedition.


Antarctica--Discovery and exploration.


Engineers.
Explorers.
Naval officers.