Byrd Expedition Back From Arctic 1947

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Admiral Byrd's Arctic expedition returns home.

Various shots of people waving from the quay as the ship docks. Several shots of the women, some with children, waving and pointing to someone onboard. MS. Mr Byrd and the ship's Captain walking off the ship...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
63854
Sort Number:
UN 1669 D
Time in/Out:
01:43:45:00 / 01:44:21:00
Canister:
UN 1669 D
Film ID:
2150.20
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