11.19.2011

Sunday, November 19, 1961: Michael Rockefeller

The youngest son of New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller disappears in New Guinea. He had been studying the Asmat tribe and collecting native art. Through the years various theories have been put forth as to his fate. He was declared legally dead in 1964.

* Short summary from outsideonline.com: @
* Long summary from trutv.com: @
* Newsreel (from britishpathe.com): @
* Newsreel (from criticalpast.com): @
* Life magazine article (December 1, 1961): @
* Website for the documentary "The Search for Michael Rockefeller": @

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