A MEETING AT THE SOUTH POLE.—Representatives of four nations meet at the South Pole to commemorate the arrival there, 50 years ago, of Amundsen and Scott. Holding the plaque are Dr. G. de Q. Robin (Great Britain), on the left, and Dr. T. Gjelsvik (Norway), who are handing it over to Mr B. Harlan (United States scientific leader), standing in front of the flagpole, and Lieutenant P. K. Swartz (United States military leader). At back, between Dr. Gjelsvik and Mr Harlan, is Mr A. R. Roberts (New Zealand). U.S. Navy photograph.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29672, 16 November 1961, Page 16
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91A MEETING AT THE SOUTH POLE.—Representatives of four nations meet at the South Pole to commemorate the arrival there, 50 years ago, of Amundsen and Scott. Holding the plaque are Dr. G. de Q. Robin (Great Britain), on the left, and Dr. T. Gjelsvik (Norway), who are handing it over to Mr B. Harlan (United States scientific leader), standing in front of the flagpole, and Lieutenant P. K. Swartz (United States military leader). At back, between Dr. Gjelsvik and Mr Harlan, is Mr A. R. Roberts (New Zealand). U.S. Navy photograph. Press, Volume C, Issue 29672, 16 November 1961, Page 16
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