Box 2
Container
Contains 105 Results:
Capt. Albert H. Rooks, 1941
File — Box: 2, Folder: 88
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
Dates:
Other: 1941
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains black & white and color photographic prints, including some oversize and panoramic prints. The photographs are arranged into sub-series by general subject. Within each sub-series, the photographs are in alphabetical order according to the subjects of the individual photograph. Some of the photographs are copies of prints from institutions such as the National Archives or the U.S. Naval Institute. Box 4 includes a binder of photographs taken by a...
Capt. Albert H. Rooks, 1941
File — Box: 2, Folder: 89
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
Dates:
Other: 1941
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains black & white and color photographic prints, including some oversize and panoramic prints. The photographs are arranged into sub-series by general subject. Within each sub-series, the photographs are in alphabetical order according to the subjects of the individual photograph. Some of the photographs are copies of prints from institutions such as the National Archives or the U.S. Naval Institute. Box 4 includes a binder of photographs taken by a...
Capt. Albert H. Rooks, undated
File — Box: 2, Folder: 90
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
Dates:
Other: undated
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains black & white and color photographic prints, including some oversize and panoramic prints. The photographs are arranged into sub-series by general subject. Within each sub-series, the photographs are in alphabetical order according to the subjects of the individual photograph. Some of the photographs are copies of prints from institutions such as the National Archives or the U.S. Naval Institute. Box 4 includes a binder of photographs taken by a...
Capt. Albert H. Rooks, 1942
File — Box: 2, Folder: 91
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
Dates:
Other: 1942
Scope and Contents
Caption on front, attached card: *Albert Harold Rooks, was born in Colton, Washington on December 29, 1891. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned Ensign on June 5, 1914. Captain Rooks assumed command of the USS Houston, flagship of the Asiatic Fleet, on August 28, 1941. Six months later, to the day, Captain Rooks was killed in action during Houston's last battle. Posthumously, Captain Albert Harold Rooks, USN was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the...
William C. Batchelor, Jr., 1929
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 44, Item: 1
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
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William C. Batchelor, Jr.
Dates:
Other: 1929
Scope and Contents
Inscription on back: "William Charles Batchelor, Jr at Hills ? Military Academy 1929? In Portland Ore, born 1920, San Diego, died 1943 as a prisoner of war of the Japanese, in Burma on the River Kwai railroad. R.I.P. sweet brother."
William C. Batchelor, Jr., gravestone, November 5, 1948
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 44, Item: 2
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
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William C. Batchelor, Jr.
Dates:
Other: November 5, 1948
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains black & white and color photographic prints, including some oversize and panoramic prints. The photographs are arranged into sub-series by general subject. Within each sub-series, the photographs are in alphabetical order according to the subjects of the individual photograph. Some of the photographs are copies of prints from institutions such as the National Archives or the U.S. Naval Institute. Box 4 includes a binder of photographs taken by a...
Elisabeth Holcombe, ship's sponsor at launching ceremonies for USS Houston (CA-30), September 7, 1929
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 48, Item: 1
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
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Mary Ellen Bute and Elisabeth Holcombe
Dates:
Other: September 7, 1929
Scope and Contents
Caption on white card: "Holcombe, Elisabeth--Ship's sponsor at launching ceremonies for USS Houston (CA 30), 7 Sept. 1929."
Mary Ellen Bute, Maid of Honor at launching ceremonies for USS Houston (CA-30), undated
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 48, Item: 2
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
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Mary Ellen Bute and Elisabeth Holcombe
Dates:
Other: undated
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains black & white and color photographic prints, including some oversize and panoramic prints. The photographs are arranged into sub-series by general subject. Within each sub-series, the photographs are in alphabetical order according to the subjects of the individual photograph. Some of the photographs are copies of prints from institutions such as the National Archives or the U.S. Naval Institute. Box 4 includes a binder of photographs taken by a...
Rear Admiral William A. Glassford, 1942
File — Box: 2, Folder: 37
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Houston Volunteers
Dates:
Other: 1942
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains black & white and color photographic prints, including some oversize and panoramic prints. The photographs are arranged into sub-series by general subject. Within each sub-series, the photographs are in alphabetical order according to the subjects of the individual photograph. Some of the photographs are copies of prints from institutions such as the National Archives or the U.S. Naval Institute. Box 4 includes a binder of photographs taken by a...
Inscription on back: "Byrd, Harry F.--Governor of Virginia; master of ceremonies at launching of USS Houston (CA-30)", September 7, 1929
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 49, Item: 1
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
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Harry F. Byrd
Dates:
Other: September 7, 1929
Scope and Contents
Inscription on back: "Byrd, Harry F.--Governor of Virginia; master of cermonies at launching of USS Houston (CA 30), 7 Sept. 1929." Dementi Studio
F.G. Polk and Frank D. Ellis in front of Elks Club, Manila, Philippines, 1941
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 60, Item: 1
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Ellis; F.G. Polk
Dates:
Other: 1941
Scope and Contents
Inscription on back: "F.G. Polk, W. J 1/c. USS Houston, F.D. Ellis, C.W.J. USS Houston in front of Elks Club. Manila, P.I., 1941"
Frank D. Ellis, Manila, Philippines, 1941
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 60, Item: 2
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Ellis; F.G. Polk
Dates:
Other: 1941
Scope and Contents
Inscription on back: "F.D. Ellis in patio of Aida apt. 340 Gral. Luna, W.C., Manila, P.I., Sept. 13, 1941"
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Ellis, Manila, Philippines, 1941
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 60, Item: 3
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Ellis; F.G. Polk
Dates:
Other: 1941
Scope and Contents
Inscription on back: "Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Ellis in patio of Aida apt. 340 Gral. Luna, W.C., Manila, P.I., Sept. 13, 1941."
A.G. Kirchner, approximately 1930s
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 70, Item: 1
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
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A.G. Kirchner (printed digital copies)
Dates:
Other: approximately 1930s
Scope and Contents
Inscription on front: "A.G. Kirchner joined navy in Houston, Tex, born in Uvalde, Tex"
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Hopkins, approximately 1930s
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 70, Item: 2
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1981-001, Cruiser Houston Collection
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Photographs
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Individuals
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A.G. Kirchner (printed digital copies)
Dates:
Other: approximately 1930s
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains black & white and color photographic prints, including some oversize and panoramic prints. The photographs are arranged into sub-series by general subject. Within each sub-series, the photographs are in alphabetical order according to the subjects of the individual photograph. Some of the photographs are copies of prints from institutions such as the National Archives or the U.S. Naval Institute. Box 4 includes a binder of photographs taken by a...