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General Joseph Bailey's Silver Punch Bowl and Sword

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Description: Studio photograph of a silver punch bowl and a silver sword presented to Civil War General Joseph Bailey in commemoration of the dam he built on the Red Ri...
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Dagger of Officer Renat

Date: 1812
Description: Dagger from an American officer of the war of 1812. Renat was a member of the naval fleet of the Great Lakes which was under the command Oliver Hazard Perr...
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Matthew Fontaine Maury, Scientist and Historian

Date: 1855
Description: Engraved portrait of Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806-1873) American astronomer, historian, oceanographer, meteorologist, cartographer, author, geologist, and ...
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Naval Officers and Wives Club

Date: 11 16 1948
Description: Naval Officers and Wives Club annual Christmas dinner dance featuring a Hawaiian Christmas theme, in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Loraine. Mrs. Robert...
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George H. Preble

Date: 1869
Description: Vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of Captain George Henry Preble. Starting in 1861 Preble commanded the gunboat Katahdin, serving with Rear Admiral...
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United States Navy Camp Wissahickon

Date: 1918
Description: A view of the seamanship instruction hall at the United States Navy Camp Wissahickon. Equipment lies on either side of the room, and men sit against the ri...
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United States Navy Camp Wissahickon

Date: 1918
Description: A row of sailors stand in the barracks by their belongings for a clothing inspection. An officer stands on the left.
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Naval Air Station

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Description: A view of the airship, "Los Angeles," in Hangar No. One, at the Naval Air Station. The hangar was erected in 1920, and the airship was completed in 1924.
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Naval Air Station

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Description: A view of the interior of airship Hangar No. One at the Naval Air Station. The "Los Angeles," completed in 1924, is found on the right, and a J-3 blimp, fi...
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Naval Air Station

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Description: A view of the exterior of Hangar No. One, a steel structure erected in 1920, at the Naval Air Station and the "Los Angeles," an airship completed in 1924, ...
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Naval Air Station

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Description: A view of the "Los Angeles" refueling at the Naval Air Station. The airship, completed in 1924, is seen at a tower, flying over a field.

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