tems from the Archives: Polar Curator Laura Kissel presents items from the Ohio State University's Polar Archives. These polar expedition slit goggles were used to protect an explorer's eyes from snow blindness during polar expeditions. The ingenious arrangement of the slits allows for sight but also blocks the glare.
To see an interactive version of some of the items at the Byrd Center Archives visit: byrd.osu.edu/archival-explorations
Executive produced by the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center and the Byrd Polar Archives. Executive Producers Jason Cervenec & Pam Theodotou. Directions and editing by Pam Theodotou.
Subject matter: Antarctic, Arctic, Polar archives.