Snow Cruiser film, 1939
Description of the Collection
Black and white silent film: From Armour Institute to Little America - With Byrd and Poulter. Probably produced by Armour Research Foundation for promotional purposes. Contains only a few feet of footage of the Cruiser being driven down a street (probably from Pullman shops to Grant Park). Also contains footage of the plane taking off from unidentified airport. Balance of film is apparently stock footage added to suggest the Cruiser's transport to Antarctica. 1998.29.a 16 mm film reel (copy 1) 1998.29.b 16 mm film reel (copy 2) 1998.29.c VHS video cassette
Dates
- Creation: 1939
Creator
- Armour Research Foundation (U.S.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
Records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Available for Research
Full Extent
9 Minutes
Provenance
Formerly 1998.029
Processor
Catherine Bruck, University Archivist
Subject
- Byrd, Richard E., Adm. (Person)
- Poulter, Thomas Charles, 1897-1978 (Person)
Topical
Part of the Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections Repository