Exhibit: Soviet Antarctica 1955-1959 - Preparation for and Participation in 3rd International Geophysical Year, by Dr. Ross Marshall
Topic Summary: This Antarctic Exhibit tells its story using a wide variety of philatelic and supporting materials: covers from to and from participants; Soviet and foreign collector mail; souvenir covers; official stationery envelopes; telegrams; raiograms; letters; postcards; post office issued stamped and illustrated envelopes; datestamp markings; QSL cards, tractor traverse journeys; flights; and selected photographs. None of the material shown is common with much regarded as rare with many unique items.
The Exhibit is presented in a number of sections: SAE 1; Stationery; SAE-2; SAE-3; Sae-4; Oazis Station; Pionerskaya Station; other Stations; Foreign interactions. It concludes with the honours bestowed on participants who feature in the exhibit.
