Writings, 1956-1965

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.