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An autographed National Geographic Magazine – October 1947...Inscribed by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd to U.S. Congressman Patrick Henry DrewryThis is a historically significant and highly personal artifact linking two prominent American figures of the 20th century: polar explorer and naval officer Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and Virginia Congressman Patrick Henry “Pat” Drewry.
This is the October 1947 issue of National Geographic Magazine (Vol. XCII, No. 4), featuring Byrd’s own article:
“Our Navy Explores Antarctica”
Prominently inscribed in Byrd’s hand across the opening page:
“To my old friend Pat Drewry with affectionate regards,Dick Byrd”
An additional pencil notation on the cover reads, in PHD’s handwriting:
“Pat Drewry from Dick Byrd”
Historical Context & SignificanceThis piece, including nearly 100 pages of print and pictures originates from the post–World War II period, coinciding with Byrd’s leadership of Operation Highjump (1946–47)—the largest Antarctic expedition.
