John J. Bayer papers
Language: eng
Number of pages: 85
Subjects: Correspondence; City of New York (Ship); Byrd Antarctic Expedition; Discovery and exploration
Description: 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.
Notes: Open to research.

Gift, Naval Historical Foundation, 2000.

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

Collection material in English.

Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Division and on Internet.

Forms part of: Naval Historical Foundation collection.