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Emperor penguin chicks huddle in San Diego, after being flown from Antarctica, to be part of a NSF study 11/16/1988. NARA ID 6448028.
NARA ID 6448033.
Image by C-141 Flight Engineer SMSgt Bob Pederson, 10/1997.
CUTE PENGUINS! Brought to you by the National Science Foundation By Miriam Kleiman, Public Affairs
We're cooling off with penguins from Antarctica! The connection might not be obvious, but we hold millions of records from the National Science Foundation dating back to 1907! (NSF, Record Group 307). NSF manages the U.S. Antarctic Program, which includes penguin research! Selected penguin highlights below.
First Class Travel?
Emperor penguin chick in insulated crate aboard a 7th Military Airlift Squadron C-141B Starlifter, en route to San Diego for NSF. 11/16/88. NARA ID 6448031.
Emperor penguins adorn a C-141C Starlifter displaying the successful missions to Antarctica for Operation DEEP FREEZE, a joint military operation of the US and New Zealand militaries to provide logistic support for the NSF's Antarctic program.
More penguin records!
Original caption: "All together now fellows, let's take it once more!" The McMurdo Sound penguin choir tunes up for yuletide carols under the direction of a crew member from the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Glacier. " 12/1966. NARA ID 205581227.
Penguin photo op!
"Polar researchers photograph Adelie penguins on the ice pack." Antarctica. NARA ID 6421522.
WWII Penguin Poster
NARA ID 514163.
DON'T Feed the Penguins!
"Miss Vernice Anderson feeding the Adelie penguins in their natural habitat in Antarctica." January 1977. Truman Library.
Cold penguin? Or penguin with a cold?
NARA ID XSC-G-14-4.
Do penguins need a cigarette break?
NARA IDs XSC-G-17-1 and XSC-G-17-3. From photos relating to Byrd Antarctic Expedition II, 1933 - 1935.
More online:
“Penguins Don’t Fly”: The Senate Military Affairs Committee, Secretary of War Baker, and Aircraft Production, 1918, Text Message blog by Greg Bradsher. It’s Cold Outside: Photos from the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition, Text Message
NARA Tumblr Summer Series:
Days of Summer: Smores!
Days of Summer: WATERMELON!
Days of Summer:HOT DOGS!
Days of Summer: Ice Cream Sandwiches!
Days of Summer: Daiquiris!
Days of Summer: French Fries!
As mentioned on 60 Minutes last night, we are thrilled to announce that the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, will go on permanent display at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC.
Beginning in March 2026, visitors will have the unique opportunity to see this groundbreaking legislation alongside some of the most important documents in American history—the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Emancipation Proclamation.
The 19th Amendment represents a pivotal moment in our nation's history, as it removed voting restrictions for more than half of Americans and was the result of over eight decades of tireless advocacy by the women’s suffrage movement. This addition to the display marks an effort to present a fuller story of America’s journey toward equality and democracy. It also serves as a powerful reminder of the progress we’ve made and the work that continues as we move toward a more perfect union, just in time to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan shared her excitement: "I am thrilled we are adding these documents as we celebrate 250 years of the United States of America. I look forward to welcoming all Americans to experience first-hand this engaging history on display.”
Learn more about this momentous announcement in this National Archives press release: https://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2024/nr24-40
📸: Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, June 4, 1919 (cropped). https://catalog.archives.gov/id/596314
