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Richard E. Byrd was a famous aviator who explored the North and South Poles in the early 20th century. He was reportedly the first person to fly over the North and South Poles, though the former claim is disputed. His trips to Antarctica were widely reported on and documented, including the famous flight over the South Pole. "With Byrd at the South Pole," was released in 1930, documenting the 14 months Byrd and his crew spent in the Antarctic. As a result of his accomplishments, the United States Navy promoted him to the rank of Rear Admiral; he was nicknamed the Admiral of the Antarctic. Richard Evelyn Byrd film production, portrait of Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd c. 1930 SFO Museum Collection 2007.077.017.044 This image was posted on September 06, 2018.