Members of Commander Richard Byrd ' s South Pole crew are studying speed writing to ensure accurate shorthand recording of scientific data on their two year Antarctic expedition . Commander Byrd is shown dictating while Miss Emma B Dearborn aids him . Left to right seated are C D Alexander , C E Lofgren , H Mason , C G McGuinness , K F Bubier ; standing T B Mulroy , F D Coman , Steward Greason