The Snapshots in Time Collection
Snow Camp with Wind Screen, Weather Mast, and Sled Dog, Thule Air Base, Greenland, c. 1950-1955
A remote snow camp at Thule Air Base, Greenland, photographed between 1950 and 1955 during the early Cold War buildup of this strategic Arctic installation. Weather observation equipment, a canvas wind screen, and a sled dog illustrate the demanding conditions faced by personnel supporting one of the United States military's northernmost outposts. Project: 218295