The establishment by the US Navy of seven bases in Antarctica for scientific study and observations in connection with the International Geophysical Year. The historical background includes details of Amundsen’s and Scott’s dramatic expeditions to the South Pole.
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ACMI Identifier
502389
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning, 1872-1928
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Antarctica - Discovery and exploration
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers - Antarctica
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Scott, Robert Falcon, 1868-1912
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → United States - Armed forces
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geophysics
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
History → Antarctica - History
History → Explorers - Antarctica
History → Scott, Robert Falcon, 1868-1912
History → United States - History - 20th century
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geophysics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific expeditions
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific surveys
People → Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning, 1872-1928
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)