Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (PORT 0158, PORT 0156, PORT 0157), some of which may also be described in this new record; Four views, in three different sizes, of medals awarded to famous Antarctic explorer Richard E. Byrd from Civic Forum (0155), American Industry (0156), Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America (0157), and Public Schools Athletic League (0158). 0157 shows New York sculptor Julio Kilyoni standing, holding sculpting tool, in far left foreground.
NoteDate inscribed on verso of 0155: Oct. 19/30. Dates engraved on medals: 0156: June 5, 1936; 0157: November 29, 1929; 0158: 1930. Grease pencil cropping marks on 0155. Title supplied by cataloger.
SubjectByrd, Richard Evelyn, 1888-1957 ; Explorers -- United States ; Medals -- New York (State) -- New York ; Sculptors -- New York (State) -- New York
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