Two people standing on huge glacier

Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program

The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program (Polar Archives) advances knowledge, research, and learning about the history of polar exploration within the context of an active polar research environment.

To request an appointment to visit the Polar Archives and research our collections, please email: polararchives@osu.edu.

Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program

Named in honor of polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd, the Polar Archives' mission is to collect, preserve and make accessible historical records, personal papers, photographs and other forms of documentation related to the exploration of the world’s polar regions.
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Admiral Richard Byrd in dress white military uniform
Location
2700 Kenny Road, Columbus OH 43210
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Hours
Mon:9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. By appointment only.
Tue:9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. By appointment only.
Wed:9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. By appointment only.
Thu:9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. By appointment only.
Fri:9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. By appointment only.
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Library Calendar
Contact
Laura Kissel
Laura Kissel
Polar Archivist
kissel.4@osu.edu