Reproduction of the gold medal awarded to Lincoln Ellsworth by the 74th Congress of the United States , after 1971 April 7
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of the medal awarded to Lincoln Elsworth by the 74th Congress of the United States for claiming part of Antarctica for the United States. It was approved and signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt.The original was dated on June 16, 1936, and it was donated to the American Museum of Natural History on April 7, 1971.
Corresponding documents: reproductions of the Act of the 74th Congress gold medal award to Lincoln Ellsworth, and the certificate, numbered 3359, of the United States Department of State.
Dates
- after 1971 April 7
Extent
1 Object
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
On exhibit. "The Antarctic. 1933-1934-1935" display.
Physical Description
Reproduction of a gold medal with a ribbon bar and lapel pin. It is being displayed on the wall under an acrylic glass.
Creator
- From the Collection: Ellsworth, Lincoln, 1880-1951 (Collector, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
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