Byrd Collection

WILLIAM BYRD 1543 - 1623
WILLIAM BYRD English organist and composer, a pupil of Tallis. He is shown here conducting one of his compositions, which is being sung by Elizabethan courtiers

Basket Sleigh - Byrds Antarctic Expedition
Basket Sleigh from Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jrs 3rd Antarctic Expedition of 1940. Photograph taken during preparations for his trip, which had received official US backing

Parthenia or the Maydenhead of the first musicke that ever was printed for the Virginalls, ca 1613. Creator: Anonymous
Parthenia or the Maydenhead of the first musicke that ever was printed for the Virginalls, ca 1613. Private Collection

Composer William Byrd, ca 1730. Creator: Van Der Gucht (Vandergucht), Gerard (1696-1776)
Composer William Byrd, ca 1730. Private Collection

Byrd Antarctic Expedition II - Dog team on dangerous ice
Byrd Antarctic Expedition II - Dog team crossing treacherous pressure ice. On his second expedition in 1934, Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957)

Polar Explorer Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr
A superb photograph of a Polar Explorer Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (1888-1957) in full furs and holding a snow shoe. Byrd was a pioneering American naval officer, aviator, polar explorer

Jonathan Byrd USA Northern Trust Open Round 1 Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Ca, USA 04 February 2010 Date: 04 February 2010

MCMURDO STATION / ANTARCT
The US McMurdo Station on Ross Island. In the foreground is a monument memorial to American explorer Richard Evelyn Byrd Date: 2005

Portrait of a Woman, Called Maria Taylor Byrd, 1700-1725. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, Called Maria Taylor Byrd, 1700-1725. Second wife of William Byrd II, an American planter considered the founder of Richmond, Virginia

Richard Evelyn Byrd (USA 1888-1857), explorer

Charlie Byrd, Knebworth, 1978. Artist: Brian O Connor
Charlie Byrd, American guitarist, Knebworth, 1978

Composer William Byrd. Artist: Haym, Niccolo Francesco (active 18th century)
Composer William Byrd. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Beyond the Poles
The legendary Land Beyond the Poles said to exist at both Poles : Admiral Byrd reported something of the sort during his 1929 South Pole overflight

Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. 1888

Admiral Byrd / Ilz
ADMIRAL RICHARD EVELYN BYRD American naval officer and explorer. Flew over the North Pole in 1926 and the South Pole in 1929. Date: 1888-1957

Admiral Byrd / ?
RICHARD E. BYRD American aviator, later Admiral. Date: 1888-1957

Admiral Byrd / Ilz 1927
RICHARD E. BYRD American aviator, later Admiral. Date: 1888-1957

HARRY FLOOD BYRD (1887-1966). American newspaper publisher and Virginia state senator and governor. Photograph, c1935

SOUTH POLE: AIRPLANE, 1929. The first airplane flight to the South Pole, seen flying through the passage of Liv Glacier, piloted by Richard Evelyn Byrd, 1929. Photograph

GEORGE EASTMAN (1854-1932). American inventor and industrialist, taking movies of Commander Richard E. Byrd, polar explorer, who was visiting him in Rochester, New York, c1925

RICHARD EVELYN BYRD (1888-1957). American polar explorer; photographed in 1927

Monument of Col. William Byrd, Westover, Va, Byrd, William, , 1674-1744, Tomb, Tombs & sepulchral monuments, Estates, United States, Virginia, Westover (Estate), 1900

ELIZA JOHNSON (1810-1876). Wife of President Andrew Johnson. Oil on canvas, 1961, by Byrd Venable Farioletti after a photograph

BYRD HOME (WESTOVER). The ancestral home of the Byrd family of Virginia

Byrd / Lindbergh / Ilz 1930
Commander Richard Byrd (right) in New York, being congratulated by Charles Lindbergh on his solo flight to the South Pole Date: 1930

Lindbergh / Byrd / Chamberln
Three famous aviation firsts - Charles Augustus Lindbergh with Byrd (the first to fly to the North Pole) & Chamberlin (the first to fly from New York to Germany). Date: 1927

WILLIAM BYRD (1540?-1623). English organist and composer: Italian line engraving

WILLIAM BYRD (c1540-1623). English organist and composer. Line engraving

RICHARD EVELYN BYRD (1888-1957). American polar explorer. Byrd (with pencil) outlining his course while voyaging to the Antarctic, 1928

WILLIAM BYRD (c1540-1623). English organist and composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Richard Byrds attempt to fly the Atlantic
The Fokker Trimotor aeroplane, America, in which the American aviator and naval officer Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) attempted to fly the Atlantic non-stop from the USA to France in the hope of

Admiral Richard Byrd, c. 1929
Photograph of Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd (1888-1957), the American explorer, pictured in his cold weather furs with two snow-shoes, c.1929

Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd, in the Antarctic, c. 1929
Photograph of Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd (1888-1957) setting out on skis from his polar exploration ship City of New York, c.1929

Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd, Antarctica, c. 1929
Photograph of Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd (1888-1957), the American explorer, pictured in his cold weather furs and with his dog Igloo ; Antarctica, c.1929

Admiral Byrd / Skyward
Richard Evelyn Byrd American admiral and aerial explorer; depicted entering his aircraft for the North Pole flight, 9 May 1926

Byrd / Curtiss Wright
Admiral Richard E Byrd, American aviator, and his Curtiss Wright biplane in which he flew to the Poles

Richard E Byrd, American aviator and explorer
American aviator and explorer, Richard E BYRD (1888-1957), later promoted to Admiral

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"Byrd: A Legacy of Exploration, Adventure, and Artistic Brilliance" From the pioneering expeditions of William Byrd in the 16th century to the daring adventures of Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. In Antarctica, the name "Byrd" has become synonymous with exploration and discovery. William Byrd (1543 - 1623) was a renowned English composer whose music still resonates today. His compositions were innovative and influential, leaving an indelible mark on classical music. The Basket Sleigh used during Byrds Antarctic Expedition stands as a testament to human resilience in extreme conditions. It symbolizes our unwavering determination to push boundaries and explore uncharted territories. Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. , a polar explorer from America, continued this legacy by leading the groundbreaking Byrd Antarctic Expedition II. With his dog team braving treacherous ice, he ventured into unknown realms, expanding our understanding of this frozen continent. Jonathan Byrd's presence at McMurdo Station highlights how even modern-day explorers find inspiration from those who came before them. The spirit of adventure lives on through each generation as they strive for new horizons. Maria Taylor Byrd's portrait serves as a glimpse into history—a woman captured forever in time—her story waiting to be unraveled by curious minds seeking connections between past and present. Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd left an indelible mark on exploration with his audacious journeys across Antarctica. His courage paved the way for future adventurers who dared to dream big amidst icy landscapes that seemed unconquerable. Charlie Byrd's performance at Knebworth in 1978 showcased not only his musical talent but also exemplified how art can transcend borders and bring people together through shared experiences. Composer William Byrds' genius continues to captivate audiences centuries later—an artist whose melodies evoke emotions that resonate deep within our souls.