Title: The Biplane Polar Bear Flying Over Prince Rupert, B.C. in 1921

This record describes an item in the Wrathall Photo Finishing Ltd. fonds.

Creator: Wrathall, William Walker

Date: September 13, 1921

Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of the biplane "Polar Bear" flying over Prince Rupert. The "Polar Bear" was piloted by Clarence O. Prest and serviced mechanician L.M. Bach. Prest and Bach were taking part in a Mexico to Siberia flight via Prince Rupert. Handwritten annotation on recto reads: "W.W.W. Polar Bear Overhead Prince Rupert, Sep 13/21."

Responsibility: William Walker Wrathall

Note: Title based on contents of image.

Name Access:
Wrathall, William Walker
Prest, Clarence O.
Bach, L.M.
Polar Bear

Subject Access:
Airplanes

Geographic Access:
Prince Rupert, B.C.

Negative Number: JRW482

Record ID: 2868


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