Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context P1377 Title A name given to the resource Colonel Bernt Balchen papers, 1906-2004 Description An account of the resource Biographical material, articles, correspondence and photographs of an aviation pioneer and artist. Balchen was born in Tveit, Norway, 1899. Trained in the Norwegian Army and later volunteered for Finland's White Army. A top athlete, Balchen was a member of Norway's Olympic boxing team and set records in cross-country skiing and bicycling. He joined the Royal Norwegian Naval Air Force, graduating in 1921. Assisted in Amundsen attempted flight across the North Pole in the dirigible "Norge." Richard E. Byrd asked Balchen to join him in the United States as a test pilot in 1927. In 1948, he began a serious study of water color painting techniques and achieved critical acclaim for his works. Awarded the Air Force distinguished Service Medal (1956) and a special Congressional Medal for Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928-1930). Enshrined in the Aviation Hall of Fame. Location: 11/B/2 Subject The topic of the resource Balchen, Bernt, 1899-1973 Ellsworth, Lincoln, 1880-1951 Augustana Academy (Canton, S.D.) Augustana College (Canton, S.D.) Amundsen, Roald Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts Clippings Correspondence Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Balchen, Bernt, 1899-1973 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-2004 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1.8 cubic feet (1 archives box and 2 oversized boxes) Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. This collection is open to research.