1930 vintage CMDR MURAN worcester ma FAR NORTH POLAR EXPEDITION CALENDAR PHOTO
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I lean toward this being a humorous, privately produced New Year's calendar, possibly commemorating a local personality, inside joke, or mock expedition.

The strongest clues are the unusual "Flag Pole" destination, the phrase "Far North [of Worcester]," and the comical-looking photograph.

I would not describe Muran as a verified Arctic explorer.

Unusual original 1930 photographic advertising calendar featuring COMMANDER MURAN of the FAR NORTH of Worcester, Massachusetts, associated with an expedition to the "Flag Pole."

This fascinating piece of polar exploration ephemera features an original black-and-white photographic print mounted on a large cardstock backing. The photograph depicts Commander Muran reclining in bed or resting quarters, wearing a heavy fur garment.

Printed beneath the photograph:

COMMANDER MURAN

of the FAR NORTH

[of Worcester]

EXPEDITION TO THE FLAG POLE

WISHES YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR

At the bottom is a colorful illustrated 1930 calendar pad featuring Santa Claus, snow-covered rooftops, and Christmas imagery.

The calendar is COMPLETE, with the monthly pages intact, including December 1930.

An interesting combination of early polar exploration promotion, photographic history, Christmas imagery, and Depression-era advertising.

DETAILS:

• Date: 1930

• Name: Commander Muran

• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts

• Subject: Far North Expedition to the Flag Pole

• Original mounted photographic portrait

• Colorful Santa Claus calendar illustration

• Complete 1930 calendar

• Card measures approximately 6 x 9 inches

• Original hanging hole at top

Authentic period piece related to family, history or local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.  Vintage or Antique.

CONDITION:  Good with some damp stains on edges. See listing description and photos.











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