Description
Original 1958 government-issued booklet: House Report No. 1348, 85th Congress, 2nd Session – International Geophysical Year: The Arctic and Antarctica, submitted by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and dated February 17, 1958.
This rare report documents a pivotal moment in Cold War scientific collaboration-when the United States, along with over 60 nations, participated in the International Geophysical Year (1957-58). The IGY marked a major turning point in peaceful global scientific cooperation, particularly in polar research, and directly contributed to the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959.
What makes this copy especially notable is its provenance: it carries the printed inscription “Compliments of Steven B. Derounian, Member of Congress, Second District, New York.” Derounian, a prominent Republican congressman and WWII veteran, was known for his work on government accountability. His personal distribution of this document suggests a limited circulation beyond official government channels, enhancing its rarity.
Key features:
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Original 1958 printing
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Committee report focused on U.S. involvement in the IGY
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Covers Arctic and Antarctic exploration, research, and Cold War strategy
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Personalized by Congressman Steven B. Derounian
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A scarce piece of Cold War-era science and political history
An exceptional find for collectors of Cold War memorabilia, political ephemera, polar exploration, or government publications. A snapshot of mid-century America’s scientific ambition and its role on the global stage.
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