Interviews
This page features a variety of interviews - both audio and video - with Antarcticans in which they describe their experiences in their own words. Many are with Antarctican Society members. All relate to Antarctic history. To play the audio, click on the triangular start symbol on the left side of the audio play bar for each audio segment.
Audio Interviews
| Title | Producer | Description | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Afternoon with Norman Vaughn at Cyrano's | Surreal Studios | Recording of famous Antarctican Norman Vaughn telling stories of his adventures Byrd Expedition and beyond. | Click Here |
| TAE Interviews | Dr. Paul C. Dalrymple | Interviews with 1956-58 Commonwealth Transantarctic Expedition members | Click Here |
| Interview with John Dearborn | Charles Lagerbom | The late John Dearborn, a former Society member, is interviewed by Charles Lagerbom on his lengthy involvement in Antarctic science. | Click Here |
Video Interviews
| Title | Producer | Description | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDR Stephen O. Wilson USN(Ret.) Part 1 - Childhood to Operation Deep Freeze I and II | The Antarctican Society | Stephen O. Wilson is one of the few remaining veterans of Operation Deep Freeze I in 2026. He returned aboard the U.S.S. Glacier for DF II and III. He recalls the highlights of his early life and his experiences in Antarctica as a young Navy officer. The interview includes photos taken by Stephen during his three cruises. This interview is funded by Dr. Gary Hermalyn. | Click Here |
| CDR Stephen O. Wilson USN(Ret.) Part 2 - Operation Deep Freeze III | The Antarctican Society | Continuation of interview with CDR Stephen O. Wilson | Click Here |
| LCDR Conrad "Gus" Shinn USN(Ret.) Part 1 - Childhood to Operation Deep Freeze | Tom Henderson | "Gus" Shinn was a well-respected Navy pilot who began his aviation career during World War II as a transport pilot on C47 aircraft and subsequently participated in Operation Highjump and the first three seasons of Operation Deep Freeze. He was the first pilot to land an aircraft at the geographic South Pole, the famous 'Que Sera Sera.' This recording was made on January 4, 2015. LCDR Shinn passed away on May 15, 2025 at the age of 102. | Click Here |
| LCDR Conrad "Gus" Shinn USN(Ret.) Part 2 - Operation Deep Freeze and Beyond | Tom Henderson | Continuation of interview with LCDR "Gus" Shinn | Click Here |