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Barnedåp i Tana kirke i Langnes.

Barnedåp i Tana kirke i Langnes.

Barnedåp i Tana kirke i Langnes. Public domain photograph of church in Norway, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rep. Randolph, champion dunker of Congress. Washington, D.C., May 4. Rep. Jennings Randolph of West Virginia today bent an elbow, crooked a doughnut around a finger, dunked a decided dunk into his coffee, and was declared a champ. Rep. Caroline O'Day, runner-up, presented him with the cup while B.V. Little of the Mayflower Doughnut Corp., sponsor of the contest, looks on. Rep. Randolph will be officially presented with the cup this summer at the World's Fair in the Doughnut Company's exhibit

Rep. Randolph, champion dunker of Congress. Washington, D.C., May 4. R...

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Author and sponsor of Wagner Labor Relations congratulate each other on Supreme Court decision. Washington, D.C. April 12. Today was a happy one for Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York, author of the Wagner Labor Relations Act, and Senator David I. Walsh, (right) of Massachusetts, who sponsored the bill in the United States Senate. They were together as they heard the Supreme Court uphold the validity of the act today--unanimously in the cases of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp., and the Washington, Virginia and Maryland Coach Co. The decision was hailed by the government as one of its greatest victories in court.

Author and sponsor of Wagner Labor Relations congratulate each other o...

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Pres. Harding signing the Edge-Ansorge Resolution for the development of the New York Port along lines proposed by the joint commission of N.Y. and N.J. in the treaty entered into by the two states on April 30, 1921. The treaty looks to general relief from congestion the harbor and was endorsed by the War Department. Rep. Martin C. Ansorge, or New York, sponsor of the resolution is standing (third) from President Harding, with papers under arm

Pres. Harding signing the Edge-Ansorge Resolution for the development ...

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Anne P. Cahall, sponsor of U.S.S. Delaware, launched Feb. 6, 1909, at Newport News, Virginia

Anne P. Cahall, sponsor of U.S.S. Delaware, launched Feb. 6, 1909, at ...

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U.S.S. TEXAS; SPONSOR AT LAUNCHING, MAY 18. LYON, CLAUDIA, OF TEXAS

U.S.S. TEXAS; SPONSOR AT LAUNCHING, MAY 18. LYON, CLAUDIA, OF TEXAS

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U.S.S. TEXAS; SPONSOR AT LAUNCHING, MAY 18. LYON, CLAUDIA, OF TEXAS

U.S.S. TEXAS; SPONSOR AT LAUNCHING, MAY 18. LYON, CLAUDIA, OF TEXAS

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U.S.S. TEXAS; SPONSOR AT LAUNCHING, MAY 18. LYON, CLAUDIA, OF TEXAS

U.S.S. TEXAS; SPONSOR AT LAUNCHING, MAY 18. LYON, CLAUDIA, OF TEXAS

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Str. F.P. Jones, sponsor - Public domain portrait photograph

Str. F.P. Jones, sponsor - Public domain portrait photograph

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Str. A. D. MacTier, sponsor, Mar. 8, 1913

Str. A. D. MacTier, sponsor, Mar. 8, 1913

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Str. A.D. MacTier, sponsor - Public domain portrait photograph

Str. A.D. MacTier, sponsor - Public domain portrait photograph

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[MISSISSIPPI, U.S.S. LAUNCHING AT NEWPORT NEWS. MISS CAMILLE McBEATH, SPONSOR]

[MISSISSIPPI, U.S.S. LAUNCHING AT NEWPORT NEWS. MISS CAMILLE McBEATH, ...

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MISSISSIPPI, U.S.S. LAUNCHING AT NEWPORT NEWS. MISS CAMILLE McBEATH, SPONSOR

MISSISSIPPI, U.S.S. LAUNCHING AT NEWPORT NEWS. MISS CAMILLE McBEATH, S...

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PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.S. LAUNCHING, NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia MISS E. KOLB, SPONSOR

PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.S. LAUNCHING, NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia MISS E. KOLB, S...

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USS Arizona, Arrival of Sponsor, Navy Yard, New York

USS Arizona, Arrival of Sponsor, Navy Yard, New York

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RESERVE ARMY, U.S. FRONT: MORRIS KLAIF; ANTHONY SCHETTINO; REP. A.P. GARDNER OF MASSACHUSETTS; SPONSOR OF GROUP, ISSEA SOHN; HUGO L. ANDERSON. REAR: CHARLES NEILCERT, MORRIS BORKIN; THOMAS KELLY; JOHN CARAMALI; WILLIAM BORISKIN

RESERVE ARMY, U.S. FRONT: MORRIS KLAIF; ANTHONY SCHETTINO; REP. A.P. G...

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RESERVE ARMY, U.S. FRONT: MORRIS KLAIF; ANTHONY SCHETTINO; REP. A.P. GARDNER OF MASSACHUSETTS; SPONSOR OF GROUP, ISSEA SOHN; HUGO L. ANDERSON. REAR: CHARLES NEILCERT, MORRIS BORKIN; THOMAS KELLY; JOHN CARAMALI; WILLIAM BORISKIN. AS IN 5090, DIFFERENT ORDER

RESERVE ARMY, U.S. FRONT: MORRIS KLAIF; ANTHONY SCHETTINO; REP. A.P. G...

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MISSISSIPPI, U.S.S. LAUNCHING AT NEWPORT NEWS. SPONSOR, MISS CAMILLE McBEATH

MISSISSIPPI, U.S.S. LAUNCHING AT NEWPORT NEWS. SPONSOR, MISS CAMILLE M...

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McBEATH, MISS CAMILLE, U.S.S. MISSISSIPPI; SPONSOR

McBEATH, MISS CAMILLE, U.S.S. MISSISSIPPI; SPONSOR

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American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Public Gatherings - American Red Cross Salvage Committee, assisted by Navy recruiting officers, sponsor "stein-smashing" party, Omaha, Nebraska

American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Public Gatherings - American R...

Photographer: Omaha Bee, Omaha, Nebraska American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Public Gatherings

MISSISSIPPI, U.S.S. LAUNCHING AT NEWPORT NEWS. SPONSOR, SECRETARY DANIELS, ETC.

MISSISSIPPI, U.S.S. LAUNCHING AT NEWPORT NEWS. SPONSOR, SECRETARY DANI...

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Battles a place for radio in press galleries of House and Senate. Washington, D.C., June 26. Fulton Lewis, Jr.--spelled with a small j-- who took up a challenge a few months ago to find a place for radio reporters in the press galleries of the Capitol. After being told that radio would never find a place there, he persuaded Rep. Dempsey of N.M. to sponsor a resolution to create galleries for radio press. The House and Senate Rules Committee soon passed the resolutions, and now radio has its own galleries in the two chambers

Battles a place for radio in press galleries of House and Senate. Wash...

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Arbogautställningens gynnare och tjänstemän på avslutningsmiddagen.Några ansikten känns igen: Bakre raden, från vänster: den fjärde mannen är arkitekt Per BohlinMellersta raden: mannen längst till vänster i bild är Gustaf Johansson (Murar-Gustaf), femte mannen från höger är Sven Lind och fjärde mannen från höger är Sigfrid Silfverling.Främre raden: fjärde mannen från vänster är Wilhelm WesterGruppfoto. Bilden är möjligen tagen på Stadskällaren

Arbogautställningens gynnare och tjänstemän på avslutningsmiddagen.Någ...

Arbogautställningens gynnare och tjänstemän på avslutningsmiddagen.Några ansikten känns igen: Bakre raden, från vänster: den fjärde mannen är arkitekt Per BohlinMellersta raden: mannen längst till vänster i bil... More

SIGNED ON THE WING. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 19. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT STOPPED LONG ENOUGH ON HIS TOUR OF THE WASHINGTON FLOOD AREA TO SIGN A BILL CREATING A NATIONAL PARK ON THE DANIEL FREEMAN HOMESTEAD IN GAGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA. SEN. GEORGE NORRIS, (R-NE), IS SPONSOR OF THE BILL IN THE SENATE. FROM THE LEFT: SECRETARY GEORGE DERN, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, SEN. NORRIS, AND REP. HENRY C. LUCKEY (D-NE)

SIGNED ON THE WING. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 19. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT STO...

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Against involvement of U.S. in sino-Japanese conflict. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Senator Gerald P. Nye, Republican of North Dakota and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, (right) Republican of Massachusetts, are the latest to join the block of mandatory neutrality Senators insisting that President Roosevelt invoke the Neutrality Act to Keep the United States out of the Sino-Japanese conflict. Nye has demanded that United States stay out of such conferences as the Brussels Nine-Power Meetings, while Lodge has announced that he will sponsor amendments to [...] Neutrality Act providing for mandatory instead of [...]ent discretionary provisions. 11/23/37

Against involvement of U.S. in sino-Japanese conflict. Washington, D.C...

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"Senator" Jim Morrison, local political leader and sponsor and organizer of Louisiana Farmer's Protective Union

"Senator" Jim Morrison, local political leader and sponsor and organiz...

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Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Rep. Harry Sheppard, left, democrat of California, today told the House Ways and Means Committee he was 'washed up' with the Townsend Old-Age Pension Organization because he did not believe it was functioning on an 'honest basis'. Sheppard, who introduced the Townsend Bill in the last session of Congress, urged approval of a new measure sponsored by the General Welfare Federation of America. He is pictured with Thomas E. Boorde, center, president of the General Welfare Federation, and Arthur L. Johnson, secretary of the organization, 2-2-39

Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington...

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Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Rep. Harry Sheppard, left, democrat of California, today told the House Ways and Means Committee he was 'washed up' with the Townsend Old-Age Pension Organization because he did not believe it was functioning on an 'honest basis'. Sheppard, who introduced the Townsend Bill in the last session of Congress, urged approval of a new measure sponsored by the General Welfare Federation of America. He is pictured with Thomas E. Boorde, center, president of the General Welfare Federation, and Arthur L. Johnson, secretary of the organization, 2-2-39

Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington...

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Sponsor of Battery Bridge / World Telegram & Sun photo by C.M. Spieglitz.

Sponsor of Battery Bridge / World Telegram & Sun photo by C.M. Spiegli...

New York City Park Commissioner Robert Moses with model of proposed Battery Bridge. NYWT&S staff photograph. Title from news agency caption on item. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper ... More

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, Rear Admiral Thomas Withers, U.S. Navy, and Mrs. James D. Grant, Matron of Honor, at Launching of USS Toro (SS 422) at Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, Rear Admiral Thomas Withers, U.S. Navy, an...

Correspondence Concerning Ships Public domain image of a American navy warship during World War Two, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

FIRST LADY INAUGURATES NEW SERIES OF RADIO TALKS. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 30. IN THE FIRST BROADCAST OPENING HER NEW SERIES OF TWICE-WEEKLY INFORMAL RADIO TALKS FOR A COMMERCIAL SPONSOR, MRS. ROOSEVELT TODAY SAID HER DESIRE TO ESCAPE A 'FEATHER-BED KIND OF EXISTENCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE' WAS ONE OF HER REASONS FOR MAKING EXTENSIVE TRIPS AROUND THE COUNTRY

FIRST LADY INAUGURATES NEW SERIES OF RADIO TALKS. WASHINGTON, D.C. APR...

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Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, and Mrs. James D. Grant, Matron of Honor, at the Launching of the USS Toro (SS 422), Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, and Mrs. James D. Grant, Matron of Honor, ...

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Bullseye! for binoculars loan your 6 x 30 or 7 x 50 Zeiss or Bausch & Lomb binoculars to your Navy ....

Bullseye! for binoculars loan your 6 x 30 or 7 x 50 Zeiss or Bausch & ...

Poster features bullseye image and instructions for loaning binoculars to the U.S. Navy. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Mrs. Adolphus E. Watson, Sponsor, and Mrs. Alexander Liggett, Maid of Honor

Mrs. Adolphus E. Watson, Sponsor, and Mrs. Alexander Liggett, Maid of ...

Original caption: Mrs. Adolphus E. Watson, sponsor, and Mrs. Alexander Liggett, Maid of Honor of U.S. Submarine Finback, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH. SS 230 USS Finback Launching

Mrs. William Henry Allen, Sponsor, and Mrs. J. A. Rossell, Maid of Honor

Mrs. William Henry Allen, Sponsor, and Mrs. J. A. Rossell, Maid of Hon...

Original caption: Mrs. William Henry Allen, sponsor, and Mrs. J.A. Rossell, Maid of Honor of U.S. Submarine Haddock, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH. SS 231 USS Haddock Launching

Nyssa, Oregon. FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp. Japanese-Americans cut each other's hair. Under the agreement among the Japanese, the FSA and those who sponsor the Japanese in the area (the United States Employment Service and the sugar beet companies), the Japanese can go into town once a week in a supervised group

Nyssa, Oregon. FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp. Japanes...

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Nyssa, Oregon. FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp. Japanese-Americans cut each other's hair. Under the agreement among the Japanese to FSA and those who sponsor the Japanese in the area (the United States Employment Service and the sugar beet companies), the Japanese can go into town once a week in a supervised group

Nyssa, Oregon. FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp. Japanes...

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Officers of the I.D.E.S.I. society of Novato, California. This society was sponsor of the Festival of the Holy Ghost

Officers of the I.D.E.S.I. society of Novato, California. This society...

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Miss Priscilla Dudley, Sponsor, and Mrs. Owen Davis, Maid of Honor

Miss Priscilla Dudley, Sponsor, and Mrs. Owen Davis, Maid of Honor

Original caption: Miss Priscilla Dudley, sponsor, and Mrs. Owen Davis, Maid of Honor of U.S. Submarine Shad, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH. SS 235 USS Shad

Mrs. John H. Newton, Sponsor, and Mrs. Charles F. M. S. Quinby, Maid of Honor

Mrs. John H. Newton, Sponsor, and Mrs. Charles F. M. S. Quinby, Maid o...

Original caption: Mrs. John H. Newton, sponsor, and Mrs. Charles F.M.S. Quinby, Maid of Honor of U.S. Submarine Runner, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH. SS 275 USS Runner Launching

U.S. Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Sponsor, Christening USS Sawfish

U.S. Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Sponsor, Christening USS Sawfish

Original caption: U.S. Senator Hattie W. Caraway, sponsor, christening U.S.S. Sawfish, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH. SS 276 USS Sawfish Launching

Mrs. James C. Dempsey, Sponsor, Miss Nancy Lee Dismukes, Maid of Honor, and Rear Admiral Thomas Withers

Mrs. James C. Dempsey, Sponsor, Miss Nancy Lee Dismukes, Maid of Honor...

Original caption: Mrs. James C. Dempsey, sponsor, Miss Nancy Lee Dismukes, Maid of Honor, and Rear Admiral Thomas Withers at launching of U.S. Submarine Snook, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH. SS 279 USS Snook Launching

Mrs. Lewis S. Parks, Sponsor, Rear Admiral Thomas Withers, and Miss Zelda Lou Parks, Maid of Honor

Mrs. Lewis S. Parks, Sponsor, Rear Admiral Thomas Withers, and Miss Ze...

Original caption: Mrs. Lewis S. Parks, sponsor, Rear Admiral Thomas Withers, and Miss Zelda Lou Parks, Maid of Honor at launching of USS Billfish. SS 286 USS Billfish Launching

Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Sponsor smashing the champagne bottle to christen the ship

Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Sponsor smashing t...

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Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Sponsor holding a list of newly launched ships with signatures of sponsors opposite the ships they launched

Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Sponsor holding a ...

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Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Jack Willis, vice-president in charge of production of the Bethlehem Fairfield shipyards with the sponsor of a newly-launched ship. The sponsor is looking at a gift given to her as a souvenir at the launching

Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Jack Willis, vice-...

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Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Bottle of champagne ready for the sponsor to christen a ship

Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Bottle of champagn...

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Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Jack Willis, vice-president in charge of production of the Bethlehem Fairfield shipyards with the sponsor of a newly-launched ship. The sponsor is looking at a gift given to her as a souvenir at the launching

Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Jack Willis, vice-...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Sponsor of a ship with a champagne bottle and American Beauty roses

Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland. Sponsor of a ship ...

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Launching ceremony, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, 1944.

Launching ceremony, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Histori...

Mrs. Annabelle Jones Rose, sponsor, and guests at the launching of the SS Expounder, constructed for the US Maritime Commission by the Moore Dry Dock Company, Oakland, CA. L-to-R: Mr. R. Gerald Abernethy, Mrs. ... More

Mrs. Orme C. Robbins, Mrs. Robert N. Robertson, Rear Admiral T. Withers, Mrs. Vernon L. Lowrance, and Mrs. James P. Lynch

Mrs. Orme C. Robbins, Mrs. Robert N. Robertson, Rear Admiral T. Wither...

Original caption: Mrs. Orme C. Robbins, matron of honor, Mrs. Robert N. Robertson, sponsor for USS Sea Fox. Rear Admiral Thomas Withers, Mrs. Vernon L. Lowrance, sponsor, and Mrs. James P. Lynch, matron of hono... More

Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., Welds the Sponsor's Christening Plate to the USS Spikefish

Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., Welds the Sponsor's Christening Plate to th...

Original caption: Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., sponsor for USS Spikefish, welding the sponsor's christening plate to ship, April 25, 1944. Correspondence Concerning Ships

Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., Inspects the Sponsor's Christening Plate Weld on the USS Spikefish

Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., Inspects the Sponsor's Christening Plate We...

Original caption: Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., sponsor for USS Spikefish, inspecting the sponsor's christening plate after welding, April 25, 1944. Correspondence Concerning Ships

Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Sponsor for USS Tench (SS 417) Launch

Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Sponsor for USS Tench (SS 417) Launch

This photograph depicts Lady Bird Johnson, future First Lady, posing immediately prior to the christening of the USS Tench (SS 417) Correspondence Concerning Ships

Miss Betty Jane Fischler, Mrs. Peter K. Fischler, Rear Admiral Withers, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, and Mrs. Tom C. Clark at the Launch of the USS Tench

Miss Betty Jane Fischler, Mrs. Peter K. Fischler, Rear Admiral Withers...

Original caption: Miss Betty Jane Fischler, maid of honor, Mrs. Peter K. Fischler, sponsor for USS Thornback, Rear Admiral Withers, U.S.N., Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, sponsor, and Mrs. Tom C. Clark, matron of hono... More

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor for the USS Toro (SS 422), Launching at Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor for the USS Toro (SS 422), Launching at Nav...

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Presentation of Navy Yard Employees Gift to the Sponsor Mrs. Alan G. Kirk by Mr. Robert J. McIntyre, Shop 06 at the Launching of the USS Toro (SS 422) at Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Presentation of Navy Yard Employees Gift to the Sponsor Mrs. Alan G. K...

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National Broadcasting Co., Rockefeller Center, New York. Studio, view from sponsor's room

National Broadcasting Co., Rockefeller Center, New York. Studio, view ...

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Employees of the Portsmouth Navy yard Present a Gift to Sponsor Margaret Chase Smith

Employees of the Portsmouth Navy yard Present a Gift to Sponsor Margar...

Original caption: Presentation of Navy Yard employees gift to the sponsor, the Honorable Margaret Chase Smith, by Mr. Harry M. Ellis, Shop 70, at launching of the USS Sea Leopard, at Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H.... More

Ad Hoc Committe [i.e. Committee] to Free All Political Prisoners will sponsor an open forum to discuss the plight of the N.Y. Panther 21 ...

Ad Hoc Committe [i.e. Committee] to Free All Political Prisoners will ...

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A sponsor for the guided missile frigate CLARK (FFG 11) poses during the ship's launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works

A sponsor for the guided missile frigate CLARK (FFG 11) poses during t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Richard Antrim, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate ANTRIM (FFG-20) during its launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Mrs. Richard Antrim, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate ANT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Richard Antrim, sponsor, during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate ANTRIM (FFG-20) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Mrs. Richard Antrim, sponsor, during the launching ceremony for the gu...

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Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate FAHRION (FFG-22) during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A view of Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate FAHRION (FFG-22) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

A view of Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, during the launching ceremon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A sponsor for the guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG 15) poses during the ship's launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works

A sponsor for the guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG 15) poses during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Participants in the launching of the guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG 21) are, left to right: Captain (CAPT) C. L. Mull, S. Mull, G. Sullivan, John F. Sullivan Jr., President Bath Iron Works; N. Flatley, Dorothy Flatley, sponsor; Admiral (ADM) G. Anderson Jr., Rear Admiral (RADM) Robert Carius, Office of the CHIEF of Naval Operations and (RADM) Kleber Masterson Jr., Naval Sea Systems Command

Participants in the launching of the guided missile frigate USS FLATLE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, left, John F. Sullivan Jr., president, Bath Iron Works, and Mrs. Nancy G. Flatley stand in front of the ways that the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG 21) recently slid down. The Flatley is in the background

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, left, John F. Sullivan Jr., president, Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG 21) as John F. Sullivan, president of Bath Iron Works, looks on

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, stands in front of the Flatley prior to the start of the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, stands in front of the Flatley prior to t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Dana Elaine Carr, sponsor's proxy and Fern William Carr, co-sponsor, right, stand in front of the USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) prior to the start of the launch ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate

Dana Elaine Carr, sponsor's proxy and Fern William Carr, co-sponsor, r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Dana Elaine Carr, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Dana Elaine Carr, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne across...

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Standing on the speakers platform prior to the launching of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) are, from left to right, Dana Elaine Carr, sponsor's proxy; John F. Sullivan, president of Bath Iron Works; and Fern Williams Carr, co-sponsor

Standing on the speakers platform prior to the launching of the Oliver...

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Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG 27) during the launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards

Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate ...

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Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, enjoys refreshments during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG 27) at Todd Pacific Shipyards

Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, enjoys refreshments during the launch...

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Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, right; Hans Schaefer, general manager, center; and Karen Callaway Quinn participate in the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG 27) at Todd Pacific Shipyards

Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, right; Hans Schaefer, general manager...

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Mrs. O'Farrell makes a presentation to LCDR R. A. Christie, executive officer of the Australian frigate HMAS CANBERRA (F-02), during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation. The presentation is on behalf of Lady Tange, the ship's sponsor

Mrs. O'Farrell makes a presentation to LCDR R. A. Christie, executive ...

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Guests of honor attending the launching of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29), background, include Susan Groves Mills, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy

Guests of honor attending the launching of the Oliver Hazard Perry cla...

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Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, stand on the speakers platform prior to the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29), background

Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sp...

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Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29)

Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne ac...

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Miriam Groves Landry, left, sponsor's proxy; John Sullivan, president of Bath Iron works; and Susan Groves Mills, matron of honor, stand with their backs to the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29). The GROVES has just slid down the ways at the conclusion of the launch ceremony

Miriam Groves Landry, left, sponsor's proxy; John Sullivan, president ...

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Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, stand on the speakers platform prior to the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29), background

Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sp...

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CMDR William Owens, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-702), left; Lilla Tower, sponsor, center; Mrs. William Owens and Senator John Tower, R-Texas, pose for a picture at the launching ceremony for the CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI

CMDR William Owens, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack s...

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Lilla Tower, sponsor, breaks a bottle and christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705), as distinguished guests look on during the launching ceremony

Lilla Tower, sponsor, breaks a bottle and christens the nuclear-powere...

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Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705). Seated behind him are Lilla Tower, far left, sponsor; ADM James D. Watkins, far right, deputy chief of naval operations; and Senator John Tower, R-Texas

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman addresses guests attending the la...

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Mrs. William C. Abhau, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate RIED (FFG 30) during the launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyard

Mrs. William C. Abhau, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate R...

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Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliott Abhau assisting, prepares to christen the USS REID (FFG 30) during launching ceremonies at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division. Mrs Abhau is the great-great granddaughter of Sailing MASTER Chester Reid for which this guided missile frigate is named

Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliott A...

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Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliot Abhau assisting, prepares to christen the USS REID (FFG-30) during launching ceremonies. Mrs. Abhau is the great-great granddaughter of Sailing Master Chester Reid for which this guided missile frigate is named at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Div

Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliot Ab...

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Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliot Abhau assisting, christens the USS REID (FFG-30) during launching ceremonies. Mrs. Abhau is the great-great granddaughter of Sailing Master Chester Reid for which this guided missile frigate is named at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Div

Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliot Ab...

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A view of the launching party for the guided missile Frigate RIED (FFG 30) at Todd Pacific Shipyard. First row, left to right: Marcy Abhau, Elliot Abhau, Mrs. William C. Abhau, sponsor, Mrs. David G. Kalb and Captain D.G. Kalb, Second Row: Hans K. Schaefer, Rear Admiral John C. McArthur and retired Admiral William C. Abhau, USN

A view of the launching party for the guided missile Frigate RIED (FFG...

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Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700), escorts Rita C. Clements, sponsor, between two ranks of side boys at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony

Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, commanding officer of the nuclear-po...

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Rita C. Clements, sponsor, speaks with Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, prospective commanding officer, during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700)

Rita C. Clements, sponsor, speaks with Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrie...

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Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700), escorts Rita C. Clements, sponsor, between two ranks of side boys at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony

Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, commanding officer of the nuclear-po...

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Rita C. Clements, sponsor, presents a gift to Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, prospective commanding officer, during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700)

Rita C. Clements, sponsor, presents a gift to Captain (CAPT) Donald R....

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Distinguished guests honor the flag during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700). They are, left to right: Rear Admiral (RADM) H.L. Young, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion and repair, Groton, Connecticut; Vice Admiral (VADM) Steven White, commander, Submarine Force, US Atlantic Fleet; William P. Clements, governor of Texas; and Rita C. Clements, sponsor

Distinguished guests honor the flag during the commissioning of the nu...

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Dr. Susan Hall Hodson, sponsor, stands in front of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32), prior to its launch ceremony

Dr. Susan Hall Hodson, sponsor, stands in front of the Oliver Hazard P...

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Ann Tyler Godson, maid of honor, left; Dr. Susan Hall Godson, sponsor, center; and Ellen Godson Wood, maid of honor, stand on the speakers platform prior to the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32), background

Ann Tyler Godson, maid of honor, left; Dr. Susan Hall Godson, sponsor,...

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Mrs. June Baldwin, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral Robert Baldwin, arrives for the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178). She is escorted by Commander (CDR) Albert Bard, prospective commanding officer

Mrs. June Baldwin, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral Robert Bal...

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Boeing Marine Systems Vice President R. A. Bateman watches as Sponsor Mrs. John D. Bulkeley, wife of RDML John D. Bulkeley, breaks the champagne bottle on the ship's forward hydrofoil to launch the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4). The AQUILA was built by Boeing Marine Systems

Boeing Marine Systems Vice President R. A. Bateman watches as Sponsor ...

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Distinguished guests stand on the pier at the bow of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4) following launching. Among the guests are RDML and Mrs. John D. Williams, left; RDML and Mrs. James W. Lisanby, center; and RDML and Mrs. John D. Bulkeley. Mrs. Bulkeley, holding flowers, is the ship's sponsor. Her husband is at her left. The AQUILA was built by Boeing Marine Systems

Distinguished guests stand on the pier at the bow of the guided missil...

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