Brown leather-like material over board cover. Blind-tooled with flourishes, binding tied with brown cord on left side. Centered is a goldleaf title "PHOTOGRAPHS."
Chicopee (Mass.)--Awards; Sailors--United States
A certificate of recognition given to Edmund F. Ukleja from the city of Chicopee for his service. The certificate reads "City of Chicopee. Recogniton of patriotic service is hereby given to Edmund F. Ukleja by the people of Chicopee as a symbol of their gratidude for his his loyalty and patriotism in the service of the armed forces of the United States of America in World War II For the Cause of Freedom." The certificate is signed by Chicopee mayor Leo P. Senecal (who was mayor from January 1 1940 - January 3 1944), suggesting that the undated certificate was awarded during this time. The certificate is decorated with blue ink for the illustrated letter of the R for Recognition, a US flag seal with the words Liberty, Democracy, and Justice in a ribbon above, and a stamped seal of Chicopee. Technically not a page, the certificate is affixed to the back of the front cover.
U.S. Navy Awards and Decorations Card (front)
United States. Navy--Uniforms; United States. Navy--Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
Front: U.S. Navy stamped on top. In the background is a print of the seal of the U.S. navy in blue ink. The text "Bearer is authorized to wear all decorations, insig-nia and campaign stars as listed on the reverse hereof and none other." Below that, on a line, is the number 667 07 40 and Ukleja, Emdund F. Below that is a line for a signiature. There is evidence of some ink there but it is faded.
U.S. Navy Awards and Decorations Card (back)
Back: A two-column table, with the left titled "DECORATION OR INSIGNIA" and the right titled "STARS." The rows are as followed: American Defense service (crossed out in pen), nothing in stars column; America Area, penciled in dash (--) in stars; Asiatic - Pacific Area, 2 stamped in stars column; Good Conducted (crossed out in pen), penciled in dash (--) in stars column; European - African - Middle Eastern Area (crossed out in pen). The bottom three columns are slashed through. At the bottom in a space for Authenticating Officer is a space for RC Goinzuls. (sp?).
United States. Navy--Ephemera; World War, 1939-1945--Military life--American
The card is yellow and stamped in green ink with a border of stylized oceanic images (including mermaids, fish, starfish). The text of the card reads "Imperial Domain of Golden Dragon This is to certify that Ukleja, Edmund F. was duly inducted into the SILENT MYSTERIES OF THE FAR EAST, having crossed the 180th Meridian heading for TOKYO, 27 May 1945, on board the U.S.S. BON HOMME RICHARD." At the bottom is a signature space, labeled His Servent, A. O. Roale (?); to the right is a space for Golden Dragon, labeled "August Ruler of the 180th Meridian." [The Domain of the Golden Dragon is an informal, unofficial award given to US Navy and Coast Guard members who pass the antimeridian line (International Date Line). The reference to the dragon is for vessels sailing west, into Asian nations. This was a very common 'award' given during WWII and was also available to British soldiers.]
World War, 1939-1945--Chronologies; United States. Navy--Foreign service; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific area
A timeline of events, created by the collector, Edmund F. Ukleja. The page is titled "Actions I Have Taken Part In," and the author line below this title lists Edmund F. Uklejah A.M.M. 3/c. The lists are as follows: June 8 Strikes on airfields of Kyusku in support of Okinawa Operations. ; 9-10 Strikes on Okino Darto. ; July 10 Strikes on airfields and industrial instalations [sic] in Tokyo area. ; 14 Strikes on airfields and industrial instalations [sic] in Northern Honshu-Hokkaido. ; 15 Strikes on airfields in Northern Honshu-Hokkaido, bombardment of Muroran and Kamaishi. ; 17 Strikes on airfields in Tokyo Area. ; 18 Strikes on airfields and Yokosuka Naval Base, Tokyo Area, Mitacho bombardment. ; 24-25 Strikes on airfields and shipping in Kobe Osaka Area. ; 28 Strikes on airfields and shipping in Kyushu, Shikaku, S.W.Honshu. ; 30 Bombardment of Homamatsu. Strikes on Southern Honshu. ; 31 Bombardment of Smimizu. ; August 9 Strikes on airfields in Northern Honshu. ; 10 Strikes on airfields in Nosthern [sic] and Central Honshu. Bombardment of Kamiar. ; 13 Strikes on Tokyo area. ; 15 Strike launched - (recalled)
Timeline of events during service, created by Edmund F. Ukleja
World War, 1939-1945; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Front: Headline says GI Arrivals, with subheading Due Today. Listed in Boston are "George H. Thomas (Le Havre) 586: Misc. personnel, incl. 27th mil. Police escort gd, co., FA casual det., cav. School casual det. Chanute Victory (Le Havre) 1980: Misc. personnel, incl. 183d, FA gp., with medics; hq. and hq. btry. 193d FA gp., with medics: hq and hq btry., 113th cav. rec. sqdn. mech., wih meidcs. Matthew Cheehan (Barry) 10: Misc. personnel." Listed in New York is "USS Boise (Cristobal) 442: Misc. Personnel." Listed in Newport News is "St Albans Victory, 1963: 188th and 291st engr. C. btns. 327th QM serv. co. 676th med. coll. co. Hq. and hq. det., 437th med. btn. FA sch. cas. det. Misc. personnel. Ephrim Brevard, 36: Misc. personnel. George Chamberlain, 99: 56th and 57th sig. A. W. det. 199th med. disp. avn. 56th hosp. train. Misc. personnel. Mexican, 104: Misc. personnel." Listed in San Francisco are "Buckingham. Hehanta Bay, Presi-dent Jackson. Pitt, Bonhomme Richard, Japara, Bolivar. York-own, Oakland. Cape Henolopen, William F. Biddle: 15,100 personnel." The back of the newspaper clipping is a partial headline referencing the war. The certificate of the imperial domain of the golden dragon lists Edmund's ship as the Bon Homme Richard, which this newspaper says was due to arrive in San Francisco.
Newspaper clipping of GI arrivals in U.S.
World War, 1939-1945--Awards; Sailors--Chicopee (Mass.)
The top has a seal of an American flag on the left, a flag of the St. Stanislaus Basilica Fransiscan Friars on the right, with a seal depicting Christ behind a group of five servicemembers, men and women, including a nurse in the center. A translation of the Polish text reads: "For our freedom and yours Edmund Ukleja, from the parish of St. Stanislaus Basilica and M., in Chicopee, Mass. serves in the armed forces of the United States. In memory, 6.1.1944. Order of the Franscicans. May the future order that will prevail in the world be based not on violence and force, but on the principles of Christ's teaching, on justice and on the harmonious cooperation of a great family of free nations!"
United States. Navy--Uniforms; Sailors--Chicopee (Mass.)
Blurry photograph image of a young man in a naval hat, coat, gloves, and slacks, standing at an angle in front of a house during the snow. The photograph is dated 2/14/43.
A close up of CPL-UKLEJA-scrapbook-004-02. Shows the young man from just over the knees up.
Blurry photograph of a young man in a naval hat, coat, gloves, and slacks standing on the front steps of a building. Snow is on the ground. The bottom of the photograph is dated 2/14/43. Printed on back of the photo in the top left corner in sideways is the number 43.
A young man in a naval uniform saluting. He is standing outside on grass, with houses in the distant background and trees and a fence in the middleground. Another man is in the background, to the right. Printed on the back of the photo in the top left corner sideways is the number 002.
United States. Navy--Uniforms; Sailors--Chicopee (Mass.); Sailors--Families
A young man in naval unifrom with an older man in a coat covering a suit, with a hat on, standing to his right. They are standing outside on grass, with houses in the distant background and trees and a fence in the middleground. Printed on the back of the photo in the bottom left corner sideways is the number 002.
A young man in a naval uniform with an older woman standing in a fur coat and a hat to his right. They are standing outside on grass, with houses in the distant background and trees and a fence in the middleground. Another man is in the background, to the right. Printed on the back of the photo in the top left corner sideways is the number 002.
A young man in a naval uniform with a young woman in a long coat to his right. He has his arm wrapped around her. They are standing outside on grass, with houses in the distant background and trees and a fence in the middleground. Another man is in the background, to the right. Printed on the back of the photo in the bottom left corner sideways is the number 002.
A group of three people standing together. On the left is an older man in a suit, with a long coat and hat; to his right is a young man in a naval uniform; to his right is an older woman in a long fur coat and a hat. They are standing outside, on grass, in front of a house, with trees and another house in the background. The face of one more person is in the background, between the shoulders of the young man and the older woman. Printed on the back of the photo in the bottom left corner sideways is the number 002.
Edmund in Naval Uniform Before Deployment
A young man in a white naval uniform, crouched sideways on the ground outside. He is crouched in front of a bush with an American flag in the background to his right. In the background of the photo are houses. On the back of the photo in the bottom left corner is the number c68, originally stamped in ink and seemingly finished off in pencil.
Edmund in Naval Uniform Before Deployment 2
A young man in a dark naval uniform crouching at an angle outside. There are two people in long coats in the right side of the background. The rest of the background includes trees, a fence, and a row of houses. The back of the photo has the number 002 stamped sidways in the bottom left corner.
Edmund in Naval Uniform Before Deployment 3
A young man in a white naval costume, standing at an angle outside. In the background of the photo are bushes, a fence, a street of houses, and a car. On the back of the photo in the bottom left corner is the number 268, originally stamped in ink and seemingly finished off in pencil.
Edmund in Naval Uniform Before Deployment 4
A young man in a dark naval costume standing outside. In the background is a house, trees, and the rest of a neighborhood. The back of the photo has the number 002 stamped sidways in the bottom left corner.
A young man in a white naval costume standing with his arm wrapped around a young woman, at his left. She is wearing a blazer, blouse, and skirt. The two are smiling at the camera. To the right in the background is an American flag and some bushes. A house and telephone poles can be seen along the street in the background. On the back of the photo, in the bottom left corner is the number 059 printed sideways. The number is crossed out in pencil and the number 58 is written in.
A blurry image of four men walking down a street. There are three men waking seemingly together, wearing hats, with one man carrying a paper back in the background. The first (left) and fourth (right) men are looking towards the camera. They appear to be walking in front of a storefront. On the back of the photo, at the top, is written in pencil 51950A and below that 3.
Edmund in Naval Uniform Before Deployment 5
A young man in a white naval uniform standing and saluting outside in front of an American flag. In the background are plants, a fence, and what appears to be a street. On the back of the photo in the lower left corner is some faded ink, an undecipherable number, with 268 written above it in pencil.
United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945
Two men in uniform standing walking down the steps of a building. The young man on the left is smiling, looking down, and holding some gloves. The older man to his write is speaking and also holding his gloves. At the top of the photo is written "Comm Patuxent River Md. M.A.S." At the bottom of the photo is written "April, 1, 1943." On the back of the photo, on the bottom right corner is the number 358 stamped sidways in ink.
Rows of men in naval uniforms standing, looking at a podium in the distance. In the background are cars, a building and, behind them, bare trees. On the back of the photo, the number 593 is stamped in ink.
Two rows of men in naval uniforms are standing in parade rest, looking at a podium. The perspective of the image is from behind, showing their backs. One speaker is standing at the podium they are looking at, others appear to be seated on the stage. Bare trees are in the background, behind the podium, and a building is off to the right. On the back of the photo, the number 358 is stamped in ink.
United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945--Military life--American
A group of people outside cooking. There is steam or smoke obscuring some of the background, but there is building in the background. A man (left) holding what appears to be a bucket of seafood that has been steamed in a large pot on a fire. A group of young naval officers, wearing casual clothing and their white hats, stand and crouch to his right, looking on. Some hold glass bottles. Many appear to be smiling, laughing, and talking. On the back of the photo, the number 593 is stamped in ink.
In the foreground of the image is a pit of water with a wooden plank over it. A man with a white naval hat on is pushing a wheelbarrow with another person sitting inside of it across the wooden plank as a group looks on in the background, in shadows. There appears to be a building to the right of this group in the background. On the back of the photo, the number 358 is stamped in ink.
A group of four young men are running towards the camera in the middle of this image in pairs as a group of mostly men (although some women and children are in the background) look on, some of whom are holding glass bottles. Of the four men, the first (left) and third are wearing white naval hats, as are some of the onlookers. The two men have bands tied around their legs, suggesting that this is a three-legged race. On the back of the photo, the number 593 is stamped in ink.
A group of young men standing outside on some dirt. Five men stand in the foreground, and about nine stand in the background. Most are wearing white naval caps. The first (left) and third of the men in the foreground have grabbed the arms of the second man, who is smiling but appears to be stumbling down. The first man is holding a bottle in his right hand as he holds up his friend. The two others stand at the side, one is laughing and holding a bottle, and the other is holding three bottles. On the back of the photo, the number 358 is printed in ink.
The image is of two young men wearing white naval caps. One sits, leaning towards the other and smiling, while the other man lays down on his back, hand behind his head, bottle in his other hand, and smiling towards his friend. They are on the ground in tall grass, right in front of a sign that says "PARKING" with an arrow pointing left below it. On the back of the photo, the number 358 is stamped in ink.
Women Participating in Hammer Competition
United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945--Military life--American; World War, 1939-1945--Women
The image depicts a group of young adults standing on what appears to be a wooden platform, with a log as a sort of rail in the front. Two people stand in the foreground, out of focus. The man on the left wears a white naval cap and is looking at the camera. The man on the right is facing the stage, turned away from the camera, but wears a white naval cap and has his left arm raised with a finger pointed. On the left side of the stage is a man, looking at the others, left hand raised in a point, and mouth open as he is mid-shout. He has a cheerful look on his face. Most of the other people on the stage are young women, holding hammers and appearing to use them to hit the wooden log in front of them. The women on the left has her hand raised and is smiling. To her left, on the right side of the image, is a young man in uniform (with what might be TSMC printed on the breast pocket), with a hat on and hands behind his back. On the back of the photo, the number 358 is stamped in ink.
The image shows two young men wearing white naval caps grabbing a rope as they attempt to pass through a pit of water in a tug-o-war game. There is a crowd of spectators in military uniforms looking on, smiling, and holding bottles. On the back of the photo, the number 358 is stamped in ink.
The image shows a group of young servicemen, wearing white naval caps, gathered around a picnic table with a few young women joining them. They are smiling, laughing, and drinking beverages. The background of the photo shows a field of grass with some cars parked and other groups joining. On the back of the photo, the number 593 is stamped in ink.
The image shows a group of young men playing a game, probably baseball or softball, in a field. One person is running what appears to be a sack on the ground as a base, while another is about to catch a ball. There are onlookers to the side and in the background. There are penned-in names with arrows pointing to figures in the photo. On the left margin of the photo, the name "Harry Coccoran" is written with an arrow poining to a young man sitting to the side. The name "Sack Doyle" is written in the top left margin with an arrow pointing to a young man leaning in frame to watch. The perjorative nickname "Jew Evans" is written on the top margin towards the left with an arrow pointing to another onlooking young man. The name "Holley" is written on the top margin in the middle with an arrow pointing to the man running towards the base. The name "Lt. Sivills" is written in the top margin on the right with an arrow pointing to the person about to catch the ball. The name "Exec Clark" is written on the right side with an arrow pointing to a man who is laying on the ground, as if he dove to catch the ball. On the back of the photo, the number 358 is stamped in ink.
A photograph of two men standing side by side, shoulder to shoulder, in front of a stone structure. The man on the left is wearing a hat and long winter coat and is smiling. The man on the right is also wearing a long winter coat, seemingly over a suit, and is smiling. In the background, on the right side, is an opening from the building they are in with a tree in the background.
The image shows a group of young men playing baseball in a field. In the center of the image is a young man in a white naval cap holding a baseball bat at the end of his swing. The ball is in the air, in the top right corner of the image. Behind the batter is a young man, crouched in front of a wood and net screen, holding a glove as catcher. There is a group of men standing and sitting in the background, spectating the game. On the bottom margin of the photo, in the middle, is the word "Butcher." On the back of the photo, the number 358 is stamped in ink.
A group of two young men and two young women stitting around a table, smiling at the camera. From left to right there is: A young woman with dark, curly hair, wearing a large cross necklace. She is smiling towards the camera. Next is a young man with dark hair, wearing a naval uniform, smiling to the camera. Then there is another young man (Edmund) with dark hair, wearing a naval uniform, smiling to the camera. He has his arm around the woman to his right. Last, there is another young woman with dark curly hair, holding a cigarette in one hand and smiling to the camera. There are several drinks on the table as well as an ashtray and a pack of cigarettes.
Two photographic images printed in a diptych-style format. The left side image is slightly blurry and shows a group of five men in front of a stone building. There are four men in coats standing with one man in a dark naval uniform crouched in front of them. The men have various hats or cloths tied around their heads. The right side image shows one young man in a long coat standing in profile, in front of a stone pillar. He has his right hand tucked into his side and what appears to be a white cloth tied around his forehead, with one end dangling into his face. On the back of the image, the number 031 is stamped in ink.
Two photographic images printed in a diptych-style format. The left side image shows two men standing in front of a stone pillar. The man on the left is wearing a long coat with what appears to be a white cloth tied around his forehead, with one end dangling into his face. He has right hand on his hip and is grabbing his companions hand with his left. The man to his right has his arm wrapped around him and the other hand on his hip. The man on the right is wearing a dark naval uniform. The right side image shows a group of three men standing, each wearing long coats over what appears to be suits and with hats on, with another man crouching in front of him, coat open and without a hat. They are standing in front of a stone pillar. On the back of the image, the number 031 is stamped in ink.
Two photographic images printed in a diptych-style format. The left side image shows a man driving a car with a cigarette in his mouth, holding a hand out of the driver's side window with his pointer and middle finger raised together. The right side image is a miniature of the two men posed in the stone structure from the previous page. On the back of the image, the number 031 is stamped in ink.
Two photographic images printed in a diptych-style format. The left-hand image shows a young man standing in front of the pillar of a stone structure. He is wearing a long coat over what appears to be a suit and has his right hand up, blurred as if he was gesturing mid-photograph. The right side image shows two men standing side-by-side in front of the pillar of a stone structure. The man on the left wears a dark pea coat with what appears to be a serviceman's hat and has both hands tucked into this pockets. The man on the right is wearing a long coat and hat, with both hands tucked into his pockets. On the back of the image, the number 031 is stamped in ink.
World War, 1939-1945--Caricatures and cartoons; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
The image is a cartoon figure, remniscent of Dr. Seuss's characters. It shows an animal (dog?), wearing a striped red and white shirt, khaki pants, red socks, brown shoes and an old-style aviator helmet with goggles. The figure is standing against a blue-green circle and on top of a puffy shape that is a tanned-yellow color, possibly a cloud. The figure stands in profile with his legs crossed. His right arm is outstretched, fingers snapping. His right hand is down behind him and holding a cartoon gun. There is a liquor bottle with three Xs (XXX) in his back pocket. The figure has a red ring around his eye and his tongue sticking out. A faded "OH" in bock letters can be seen on the left side of the blue-green circle, as if shining through from the back or the imprint of another page on top of this image.
World War, 1939-1945--Foreign service; United States. Navy; Waller Army Airfield (Trinidad, 1941-1949)
A large photograph of a group of young servicemen in front of an airplane. The men are in two rows, the back row standing and the front row kneeling or sitting. Many of the men are shirtless. Many are wearing hats. In the top margin of the photo, the word "VF-16" is written in the center. In the bottom margin of the photo to the left is written "Thrinidad [sic] 46/1/29 - /2/14" In the middle-right of the bottom margin is written "Waller Field." The back is labelled "OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF OF AERONAUTICS; Photographic Laboratory USS BON HOMME RICHARD, CV 31"
World War, 1939-1945--Foreign service; Trinidad--photographs
A picture of a few buildings (one slightly to the right of center and one to its left in the background) with what looks like straw roofs. There is a lot of tropical-like foliage and trees in the frame. On the bottom margin of the photo, in pen, is "A Home."
A cluster of wooden structures are surrounded by trees. There is a bull or steer tied to one of two wooden carts. There is a person standing in the middleground on the left of the image, dressed in shorts and a tanktop and standing with one food out and a hand on his hip, looking off to the side. On the bottom margin of the photo, in pen is, "A Backyard."
The image is of a clearing in a forest. There are a few wooden structures with leaves or straw thatch on the roofs. Some people can be seen in these structures, as well as some farm animals, perhaps cows or horses and a few goats. On the bottom margin of the photo, in pen, is "A House and A Barn."
The image is of a beach, with palm trees throughout the photo and a small wooden roofed structure near the water.
The image shows a few buildings with a group of horse-drawn carts gathered in front of them. The background appears to be a body of water with ships in it. On the bottom margin of the photo, in pen, is "A fleet of Trucks." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is "A fleet of trucks."
The image is of three people. In the middle foreground is a smiling, older man with a hat and shirt. Behind him to the left is the head and arm of a smiling woman, who appears to be waving to the camera. To the right of the man is a grinning younger person with a head scarf. The group appears to be sitting in some kind of wagon or cart with wooden posts coming up from the sides; possibly a hay-cart. On the bottom margin of the photo, in pen, is "Going to Town." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is "Going to town."
The image is of a paved street with telephone wires and large buildings. There are multiple advertisments hanging from the balconies of the buildings with statements such as "Paramount Photo Studios Upstairs," "Ideal Coffee Sales Division Upstairs," "Davidson & Todd Limited Electrical Store," and "W.Cross & Co. Ltd. The Premier Chemists" and more. There are cars parked on the street, people walking, and riding bycycles. On the bottom margin of the photo, in pen, is "Fredrick St. Port of Spain." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is "Frederick St."
The image is of a woman dressed in a shift, overshirt combined with a headscarf, and long skirt. She is standing barefoot on a road with grass and trees in the background. The figure is balancing a large platter on her head. On the bottom margin of the photo, in pen, is "Selling Roti (an Indian food)." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is "Selling roti (an Indian food)." Under the British colonial system, many people from Southeast Asia came to Caribbean countries including Trinidad and Tobago as indentured servants, creating a large and vibrant Indo-Trinidadian population.
The image is of the edge of a field of crops, with a cloudy sky in the background. On the bottom margin of the photo, in pen, is "Sugar Cane in Bloom." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is "Sugar cane in bloom."
The image is of a man on horseback against a background of a street with houses and trees lining it, and a lamppost shown above the figure. The man riding the horse is wearing a white uniform, hat askew, and carrying what appears to be either a sheathed sword or long gun. On the bottom margin of the photo, in pen, is "Native Police Officer," which is repeated on the back in pencil.
The image is of a waterfront with a palm tree shadowed in the foreground, a cloudy sky covering the bright sun, and the sillhouette of several boats on the water.
The image is of several palm trees at the waterside of a beach, with the ocean in the background. On the bottom margin of the photo, in pen, is "A Beach Scene at Manzanilla." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is "A beach scene at Manzanilla."
The image is of a grand white building, with a fence, and with several onion-shaped domes on towers (presumably minarets) seen rising above the rest of the structure. There is what appears to be a house to the right of the centered building, with palm trees and grass seen along the street out front. There appear to be telephone wires seen faintly against the sky near the top of the image. On the bottom margin of the image, in pen, is "An Indian Mosque." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is "An Indian Mosque." Due to the long history of colonization and slavery in Trinidad, Islam became a minority religion as it was brought over by enslaved Africans.
The image shows a tall white monument with a darker statue of men in military uniforms and holding guns at the bottom of the sculpture above a plaque. There appears to be one soldier standing over his fallen comrade with soldiers sitting or slain off to the sides. A winged figure appearsat the top of the monument, holding what appears to be a wreath in its right hand and what appears to be a stalk of some plant (hay or wheat?) in its left hand. The background of the image is trees and the sky. On the bottom margin of the image, in pen, is "War Memorial Last War." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is "war memorial last war." This monument is called "Victory Through Sacrifice" and was erected to honor Trinidadians who fought in World War I.
The image shows what appears to be a roundabout street, with telephone wires, lampposts, and a sign in the middle of the round with the words "Keep left" on it. Along the streets is a fence with trees and vegetation behind it. A few people can be seen walking in the background. There is a clock tower above the edge of the trees in the center background. On the bottom margin of the image, in pen, is "Queens Royal College." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is "Queens Royal College."
The image shows a street with people walking and riding bicycles on the sidwalk. There are telephone poles and wires going across the image, with several buidlings along the streets. In the middle of the photograph is a large, grand building. On the bottom margin of the image, in pen, is "Rosery Cathedral." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is "Rosery Cathedral." This building is the Church of the Holy Rosary, located in the Port of Spain and was originally built in 1867.
Trinidadian Religious Building and Figure
The photo is of a white building, with a covered porch. A man in standing on the left side of the building, holding flowers and wearing a white robe. There is vegetation in the foreground and palm trees in the background. The white building has paintings of people with hands clasped, wearing what appears to be religious garb. On the roof of the building is an image of two people in robes holding a child. There are images of birds (potentially peacocks) framing the opening under the porch. On the bottom margin of the image, in pen, is "An Indian Priest." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is the number nine and "An Indian Priest."
Weddings--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); United States. Navy; Military life--American
This newspaper clipping shows a man and woman standing next to each other in front of what appears to be a crucifix. The woman (left) has dark hair and dark lipstick. The man (right) appears to be wearing a naval uniform. They are smiling to the camera. Below the photo is two short columns of text, which read, "Mike and Mae look mighty happy in this picture, taken a few minutes after Radioman Brennan became Mrs. Michael Di Buono. Mech Mike and wife departed for New York after a wedding breakfast given for the couple. Both Yankees, Mr. and Mrs. Di Buono hail from South Boston, Mass., and Elizabeth, New Jersey, respectively."
The image is of the same building and man shown in CPL-UKLEJA-scrapbook-017-02. This photo shows the porch of the building, with stone columns framing it. There is a flower pattern along the archways between columns and around the relief sculptures. The man in the white robe stands in front of the opening doorway into the rest of building, where more paintings can be seen. He is holding more flowers and is barefoot. On the bottom margin of the image, in pen, is "An Indian Temple." Written in pencil, in cursive, on the center back of the photo is the number ten and "An Indian Temple."
World War, 1939-1945; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Sailors--Chicopee (Mass.)
The newspaper has the name Chicopee Falls at the top, with the title "Feted by Friends" below it. Below that is a headshot image of a young man with dark hair, dressed in a suit. Below that is the name "Rioux Bolduc." Following is the text, "Chicopee Falls, March 22--A fare-well party was given last night for Rioux Boldux who leaves for the navy tomorrow, in the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Adonia Bolduc of 90 Waite avenue. Fifty friends and relatives were present, including Victor E. Strycharz who leaves for service the same date. / Entertainment was furnished by Terry Baribault, pianist; Miss Connie Uloheotis, guitarist, and Raymond Lafromboise, Jr., tap dancer. Enter-tainment was also given by Clatyon Bernard, local comedian and mimic. The guest of honor was presented with a shockproof watch by his father. / Refreshments were served by Mrs Bolduc, Mrs Robert Skellings, Mrs Daniel Sheehan and Mrs Frank Duckworth."
World War, 1939-1945; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Sailors--Chicopee (Mass.); United States. Navy
The clipping has the title "Meet In Hawaii" at the top, with a photo of two young men in white naval uniforms with an arm around one another and smiling to the camera. Below that is the caption "Victor and John Strycharz" and the text, "Chicopee, March 23--Victor and John Strycharz, both machinist's mates, third class, met recently in Hawaii for the first time in two years. They are the sons of Mr and Mrs Joseph Strycharz of 11 Charles street, Chicopee Falls. Both are graduates of Chicopee Trade school and were formerly employed at the City Tool and Die company in Springfield. / John Strycharz, 20, has been in the Seabees for two years, serving in the Pacific, and Victor E. Strycharz, 23, husband of the former Anne Moron of Chicopee, is now in the Pacific with the navy on an aircraft carrier. He has been in service a year."
World War, 1939-1945; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Soldiers--Chicopee (Mass.); United States. Army--Foreign service
The clipping has the title "In Italy Action" at the top with an image of a headshot of a man in military uniform below it. Below that is the caption "John S. Strycharz," with the text below: "Chicopee, Aug 8 --Pvt John S. Strycharz, 21, son of Mrs. Pauline Kowal of 56 Wilson avenue, is now servin [sic] in the infantry in Italy. He entered service January 4, 1944, and received 17 weeks basic training in heavy weapons at Camp Blanding, Fla. He spent a 10-day furlough at home before going overseas. He was graduated from Chicopee Trade school and was employed as a toolmaker at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft plant at East Hartford. In a letter home recently he spoke of meeting Lieut-Col Andrew Nowak, brother of Atty Jo-seph Nowack of this city."
World War, 1939-1945; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); United States. Navy
In the top corner of the clipping, it reads "With a Record Load." Below that is the byline, "Flying Boat Mars Hops 4375 Nonstop Miles Over Water, Maryland to Natal, Brazil." Below that is a banner image of a large aircraft with what appears to be a crowd of people below its wings. The picture is captioned, "The giant Mars, with men clustered like dwarfs atop and beneath her wing." In two columns of text reads the story: "Flying nonstop from Patuxent River, Md., 4375 miles to Natal, Brazil, the Navy's huge new flying boat Mars has surpassed all existing records for overwater flight and air cargo transportation, Secretary Frank Knox announced yesterday. Knox said the performance of the gigantic craft was so good it is likely that the Navy will order others to be buit to help meet the ever-increasing need for fast cargo service. In addition to the long overwater hop to Natal, the Mars set new records for air cargo--35,000 pounds---and for the heaviest load ever lifted by a plane--148,500 pounds gross at takeoff from Patuxent River. On the flight to Natal, which the Navy said took 28 hours and 25 minutes, the Mars carried 13,000 pounds of Chirstmas mail for the armed forces. From Natal the more than half a million letters were carried to the Mediterranean war fronts in smaller cargo planes. The Mars returned to Belem, Brazil, with 23,000 pounds of cargo; flew from Belem to Port of Spain; Trinidad, with 35,000 pounds, and from Port of Spain to Bermuda with 27,400 pounds. The cargo included war materials labeled 'Priority A-1,' which, the Navy said, 'rides ahead of admirals.' It traveled at an average speed of 161 miles an hour. The Navy said the speed was far from maximum because minimum engine power was used to conserve the power plants, which are still experimental."
World War, 1939-1945; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Chicopee (Mass.)
The newspaper has a banner with the heading "Schoolboys in Service" with two stylized soldiers bookending the title. Below that is two columns of text (from two clippings pasted together) written by George Springer. The text reads, "There's one thing that has struck a happy note with many of the boys in service who are in contact with this column, and it's the fact that the city has postponed any efforts to celebrate V-day when the fight is over with Nazi Germay. Several letters, a few sentences here and there have borne out the fact that this city's decision to discard victory plans before the Japanese end of the war is over has hit some with ex-high school athletes.///Edmund Ukleja, Enfield High gradaute, has been transferred to Camp Edwards off and on and see some high school foot-ball game. His address: Edmund Ukleja, AMM 3/c, NAAF, Otis Field, Box 65, Operations VF, Camp Edwards, Mass.
World War, 1939-1945; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); United States. Navy--Aircraft carrier; Bon Homme Richard (Aircraft carrier)
The title at the top of the clipping is "Carrier Launched At N.Y. Navy Yard" with the text below it reading, "NEW YORK, April 29 (A. P.).--One of its most famous names was restored to the Navy today when the Bon Homme Richard, a 27,100-ton aircraft carrier slid down the New York Navy Yard ways into the East River under a bright April sun./Admiral Ernest J. King, in a message read by Vice Admiral Herbert F. Leary, commander of the Eastern Sea Frontier, said the $60,000,000 carrier 'will soon be ready to participate in an important phase of our increasing offensive operations.'"
The title at the top of the clipping is "Flying Boat Mars Hops 4375 Miles," with the line under it reading "MARS, from Page 1." The text of the clipping reads, "In addition, time was lost at all stops while the plane was tested for water-handling and landing and take-off qualities in restricted areas.The Mars carried a crew of 16 commanded by Lieut. Comdr. William E. Coney. His first and second pilots were Lieuts. Joseph A. Baker and Kenneth W. Winsor. Lieut. (j.g.) Leon Shloss, USNR, of Washington, was security and liaison officer. The plane's four Wright Cyclone engines deliver 2200 horse power each. It has a wing-span of 200 feet. The two-deck hull, which is 117 feet long, has the capacity of a 15-room house. It was built by the Glenn L. Martin Co. of Baltimore and accepted by the Navy on a few days before its historic flight."
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Men--1940-1960; Recreation
The clipping has the title "'Lab' League Rollers" above a photo of 12 young men in two lines of 6, dressed mostly in collared shirts, ties, suspenders, and holding bowling balls. Below the picture is the caption, "Photo by Herbert C. Nielsen." The text of the clipping reads, "COMPETITION WAXES HOT in the P&WA Materials Control 'Lab' League which rolls at the Morgan alleys. Some of the contestants are, front row, l-r, Savin Zaver-[unclear due to rip], Melvin Davis, Edmund Ukleja, Jules Pinsky, Victor Frankovits, league director; Joseph Cerina; back, John Johnson, Louis Galasso, Larry Synder, Alex Casare, Spencer Deming and Robert Taylor." Ukleja is pictured in the top row, third from the left in an argyle sweater vest.
United States. Marine Corps; World War, 1939-1945; Men--Photographs
A man, sitting, in a military uniform and hat, smiling towards the camera for a posed photograph. The photograph is printed on thicker cardstock. The photo is unlabeled, but based on the uniform and assorted insignia, he is likely a Marine.
Sailors--United States--Portrait photographs
A headshot of a man, in a black suit jacket, white shirt, and black tie and wearing a white naval hat, looking towards the camera. The photograph has been colorized. On the back of the photograph, in pencil, the number 1-16765-1 is written. The photograph is printed on thicker cardstock.
A man, sitting, in a military uniform and hat, looking towards the camera for a posed photograph. The man is wearing glasses. The number 048 is printed in ink on the back. The photograph is printed on thicker cardstock. The photo is unlabeled, but based on the uniform and assorted insignia, he is likely a Marine.
A man, sitting, in a naval uniform and white hat, looking towards the camera for a posed photograph. He has a slight smile on his face. The photograph is printed on thicker cardstock.
A blurry image of four men walking down a street. There are three men waking seemingly together, wearing hats, with one man carrying something (possibly a newspapers or wrapped flowers). The first (left) and fourth (right) men are looking towards the camera. They appear to be walking in front of a storefront. On the back of the photo, in pen, the number 51950 A 3 is written.
Sailors--United States; United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945
A group of four men walking down a street in dark overcoats and white naval caps. Written in the top margin of the photograph is "Baltimore, MD." In the bottom margin (from left to right) the name Blomberg is written under the first man, the name Hille is written under the third man, and the name Proctor is written under the fourth man. No name is written under the second, as this is Edmund himself. On the back of the photo, the number 50981 3 is written in pencil.
World War, 1939-1945--Ephemera; Bon Homme Richard (Aircraft carrier); United States. Navy--Postcards
This is a postcard of an oval seal for the Bon Homme Richard. At the top of the seal are the words "I've just begun to fight!" The seal has images of an older-style ship with sails (likely the first Bonhomme Richard, a Navy ship from 1765); several planes in the air; a WWII-era aircraft carrier (presumably the Bon Homme Richard); the anchor/wings/shield symbol of the Navy; the words "U.S.S. BON HOMME RICHARD"; and the signature of Mrs John S McCain, who launched the ship in 1944 (wife of Vice Admiral John S McCain Sr.). The post card's address and correspondance on the back is left blank.
United States. Navy--Campaigns--Pacific area; Waikiki Beach (Hawaii);
The photograph depicts a beach with several people lounging in the sand or in the water. In the background is a forest with several buildings. Written on the back, in pen, is "Waikishi Beach. Hawaii."
Mt. Fuji Seen from the Summit of Mt. Tenran
United States. Navy--Campaigns--Japan; World War, 1939-1945; Japan--Collectibles
The triangular image's top part shows a mountainside view. The characters below it translate to, "Mt. Fuji seen from the summit." This image corresponds to the bottom center photo on the next page. The item has a small yellow tassel at the top.
The triangular image's top part shows an image of a pasture with goats grazing. The characters below this translate to, "Panoramic view of Mt. Tenran." This image corresponds to the center right image on the next page. The item has a small orange tassel at the top.
The triangular image's top part shows two signs in front of a wooded area. The characters below that translate to, "imperial visit monument." Such a label is given to commemorate sites where the emperor has visited in the past. Given the context of the other souvenirs and photos in this section, this is likely referring to Mt. Tenran. This image corresponds with the top left photo on the next page. The item has a small green tassel at the top.
The triangular image's top part shows an image of a stone statue, likely Buddhist in origin. The characters below that translate to, "Arhat statue." In Buddhism, Arhat refers to a devout person who has achieved enlightenment, or Nirvana. This image corresponds to the top right photo on the next page. The item has a small yellow tassel at the top.
The triangular image's top part shows an image of a building of some sort in the woods. The characters below that translate to, "Nounin Temple." Referred to as a temple instead of a shrine, this site is likely a place of Buddhist rather than Shinto worship. There is a small green tassel at the top.
The triangular image's top part shows a view of a snowcapped mountain peak in the distance, with forest before it. The characters below that translate to, "Mt. Fuji seen from the summit." This image corresponds with the center left photograph on the next page. The item has a small pink tassel at the top.
The triangular image's top part shows a bridge stretching out over a body of water. The characters below this translate to, "Iwane Bridge." This image corresponds to the bottom right photo on the next page. The item has a small orange tassel at the top.
The triangular image's top part shows an image of stone steps leading up to a cropping of rocks, with a sign next to it. The characters below that translate to, "Lion's rock." This image corresponds to the bottom left photo on the next page. The item has a small orange tassel at the top.
The triangular image's top part shows an image of trees with a chain-fence and sign in front of it. The characters below this translate literally to, "Horse-hitching pine." This image corresponds to the top middle photograph on the next page. This image corresponds to the bottom left image on the next page. There is a small pink tassel at the top.
A photograph of a two signs, with Japanese characters written on them, with a bird house to the right of the signs. There are trees in the background and posts with a chain connecting them as a fence in the foreground before the signs. The monument stone on the right translates to, "imperial visit monument," indicating a site that the emperor had previously visited. The text on the white sign translates to, "Musashi Province," "Meiji," "Holy vestige place," "Emperor," and "Mt. Tenran." Taken together, this sign refers to the story of the Meiji Emperor visiting Mt. Tenran visiting this site in 1883 to oversee military activities. This was a popular tourist site throughought the twentieth century.
A photograph of a wooded area with a sign with Japanese characters written on it to the left of the image. There are posts with a chain connecting them as a fence in the foreground in front of the sign. Most of the sign is indecipherable; however, part of it translates to "Emperor Meiji." Some of the other characters seem to be telling the story of the rock seen to the left of the sign, which suggests these trees are the "horse-hitching pine" to which shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo once hitched his horse in the twelfth century and/or the story of Emperor Meiji later visiting the site.
A photograph of stone statues, with trees in the background. The statues are perhaps Buddhist in origin. The left statue is a figure sitting crossed leg on top of a pillar. The right statue is of another figure sitting cross legged.
A photo of a snow capped mountain in the distance. There are trees in the foreground and what seem like hills in the middle ground. Based on the memorabilia from the previous page, this mountain is Mt. Fuji, which can be seen on clear days from Mt. Tenran.
A photograph of three white goats grazing in a field. There are a few trees in the foreground and what appears to be a forest in the background. There is a building in the middleground to the left and a building in the background to the right.
A photograph of an outdoor path with stone steps, surrounded by trees. There is a white sign with Japanese characters to the left of the past. The sun is shining in the background of the image. The sign translates to, "Lion's Rock," likely referring to the shape of the stone.
Mt. Fuji Seen from the Summit of Mt. Tenran (2)
A photograph of what looks like a vantage or look out point to a snow capped mountain in the distance with other hills in the middle ground. There are trees and wooden structures in the foreground.
An image of a bridge over a body of water. There appear to be forests on either side of the water's banks.
United States. Navy--Campaigns--Pacific area; World War, 1939-1945; Bon Homme Richard (Aircraft carrier)
A large aerial photograph of what appears to be a large air craft carrier in the water. There are several groups of people gathered on the deck and more on the lower side deck of the ship. The number 31 is printed on the deck.
United States. Navy--Pacific area; World War, 1939-1945--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Bon Homme Richard (Aircraft carrier)
The title of the article is "Leader of Home-Coming Parade." Below that is the text of the article in two columns, "Under clear skies, a second force of Third Fleet ships came back from the war yesterday, steaming through the Golden Gate to the accompaniment of tugboat whistles, roaring planes and cheers of welcome from crowds on the Gate bridge. The naval parade was led by the aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard (below), with her air-craft lined up aft, wings folded. On her flight deck, her crew stood smartly in formation. Behind her came the flattop Yorktown, the light cruiser Oakland and the destroyer Buchanan. Together they brought 3728 discharge-bound fighting men besides their liberty-hungry crews. (Story and pictures of the homecoming on Page 5)." There is a large photograph of the Bon Homme Richard below.
Article reads: "New Third Fleet Arrivals; CARRIERS, CRUISERS AND DESTROYER BRING 3728 HOME FOR DISCHARGE; The second contingent of the Third Fleet sailed into a fogless San Francisco bay yesterday with 3728 high-hearted men bound for discharge and civilian clothes. In contrast to the thick haze which greeted last week's fleet arrivals, yesterday's weather was as bright as the hopes of the new-comers. Tug whistles grunted hoarse welcomes, and a small, but enthusiastic, crowd lined Golden Gate bridge to watch the fleet units steam in. Leading the parade of victorious American warships was the aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard, followed by the famed Yorktown, better known as the 'Fighting Lady.' The light cruiser Oakland and the destroyer Buchanan arrived in that order. Forty-three planes swooped and roared over the ships. They were from the Santa Rosa air squadron. The Yorktown presented a striking picture, as her crew lined up on deck so that their white caps spelled 'Fighting Lady.' Both carriers had their flight decks half loaded with planes, their wings folded. The usual homecoming pennants fluttered from their masts. Overhead, a blimp joined the aerial welcoming party. 'The Fighting Lady,' so named for her heroic war roles and from the stirring motion picture based on her experiences, will play a prominent part in Navy Day ceremonies next Saturday. The public will be allowed aboard her at the Alameda Naval Air Station, while the Bon Homme Richard also will be open for inspection at a San Francisco pier during the celebration. The city of San Francisco will play host to Third Fleet personnel on Friday evening, with a party scheduled at Civic Auditorium. In Oakland, the Chamber of Commerce will honor Captain A. P. Calvert, skipper of the Oakland, at a Navy Day luncheon at the Hotel Leamington. Harold Boyd is chairman of San Francisco's 'Welcome Home' sub-committee, and Harry Ettling, stage manager of the Golden Gate Theater, wil [sic] manage the show at Civic Auditorium. Today at sea, the men who gave their lives for their country will be memorialized when flowers are strewn on the waters from the U.S. frigate Brownsville." The photo caption reads "THE YORKTOWN; Her crew spelled out 'Fighting Lady.'"
United States. Navy--Pacific area; World War, 1939-1945--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Halsey's Ships are Identified (full article)
United States. Navy--Japan; World War, 1939-1945--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
The headline at the top reads, "Halsey's Ships are Identified," with the byline below reading, "Fleet Made Up of 105 U. S. and 28 British Vessels." The column reads: "Guam. Aug. 16 (AP)--American and british fighting ships which played a major role in the final weeks of war in battering Japan into surrender were identified today by Admiral Nimitz. Packing a wallop of more than 1,000,000 tons of fighting steel, this great naval armada under Admiral Halsey ranged up and down the Japanese coastline, bombarding enemy cities and lashing inland targets with sawarms of carrier aircraft. America's newest and most powerful men o'war--105 of them--and 28 British combat vessels made up the fighting line flung against the reeling enemy. Hit 1500 Jap Planes. More than 1500 Japanese planes were destroyed or damaged in the weeks this great 3d Fleet--also known as Task Force 28--harried the enemy's seaboard. It also took a toll of nearly 1000 Nipponese ships and small craft--sunk, bleached, burned or damaged. Immense damage was done to war plants industrial areas, airfields and other ground targets. A light American surface unit was the only vessel damaged in the 37 days of operations, broken at times by raging typhoons. In all, there were eight American and one British battleships in Halsey's armada, 16 Americans and four British aircraft carriers, 19 American and six British cruisers and 62 Americans 17 British destroyers. In the fleet's train were scores of tankers, ammunition ships, escort carriers, destroyer escorts and miscellaneous supply vessels. In addition, submarines of the Pacific Fleet gave support with their offensive operations, search patrols and rescue actions. Praises Service Forces. In a statement accompanying the honor roll, the Admiral of the Fleet paid tribute to the tireless service forces which moved supplies across the Pacific and delievered them at sea to the fighting craft. This "great accomplishment," said Nimitz, made it possible for the bombardment forces "to continue their successive punishing blows against the Japanese homeland." Topping the roll of fighting craft so proudly announced were such mighty battlewagons as the Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin--biggest and most powerful of the American Navy. With the New Jersey, which was not with Hasley at this time, they form the 45,000-ton Iowa class. Their 16-inch rifles helped to lay waste military targets near the Japanese coast. Other American batteships were the Massachusetts, Indiana, South Dakota, North Caolina and Alabama. The British battleship in this bombardment force was HMS King George Fifth. American carriers from whose decks man-made typhoons swept against the enemy homeland included 10 of the 27,000-on Essex class and six of the independence class. Illustrious names of battle fame, in this and other wards, are in the list--the Lexington, Essex, Bennington, Hancock, Randolph, Ticonderoga, Yorktown, Shangri-La, Bon Homme Richard, Wasp, San Jacinto, Independence, Belleau Wood, Monterey, Bataan and Cowpens. British carriers were the Formidable, Implacable, Victorious and Indefatigable. U.S. Cruisers in Fleet. The American cruiser column included the heavy-type Quincy, Chicago, Boston and St. Paul -- hard-hitting vessels of 13,000 tons, 33-knot speed and nine eight-inch rifles each. Eleven others were of the 10,000-ton class and four of 6000 tons each but capable of speeds greater than 38 knots. The British cruisers were of 8000 tonnage, carrying 12 six-inch guns each, and lighter units. Most of the screening force of American destoryers were of the war-time Fletcher class, around 2100 tons. With their speeds of around 40 knots, they are probably the fastest combat vessels afloat. Even this mighty array of power--history's greatest--which Halsey flung against the enemy did not represent the maximum naval effort that could have been hurled into action. For instance, besides the super-battleship New Jersey, older battleships like the California, New Mexico and New York were not operating with the 3d Fleet at the time. Out of action also were the carriers Hornet, Bunker Hill, Franklin and Enterprise."
This typewritten scrap of paper includes a line of text that reads, "FROM COMTHIRDFLT comes a dispatch stating that due to limited facilities riding trains between Yokosuka and Yokohama is prohibited for enlisted men."
"Halsey Warns Navy Personnel to Treat Japanese with Decency"
The headline of the clipping at the top reads, "Halsey Warns Navy Personnel to Treat Japs with Decency." The text reads, "WITH ADMIRAL HALSEY IN SAGAMI BAY, Aug. 27 (AP)--Before entering Sagami Bay, Admiral Halsey cautioned all 3d Fleet personnel that the Japanese would be treated with decency but any disobedience by the Japanese of surrender terms would be dealt with by force. HE also said there would be no fraternization with either military or civilians. 'Any violators of these measures will be severely punished,' Halsey warned the fleet. 'Let your strength and your decency govern every action in retaliation to the Japanese.'"
This is a cartoon depicting contemporary attitudes on American servicemen having sex with Japanese women and/or attempting to bring them to the U.S. as wives. The title of the cartoon is "Bon Homme Willie," and the author is listed in the top right corner with a note, "--By Hall." To the left of the cartoon stands a stern man, frowning in profile with hands on his hips and in an officer's hat. He is looking at a young naval serviceman in uniform holding onto a woman in a kimono. The young man has a text bubble above him that says, "But you said yourself I could bring back a souvenir!" The woman is drawn as a racial caricature, reflective of broad American views of Japanese people--and especially women--at the time, recognized now as racist and offensive.
"Many Local Boys in Japanese Occupation"
United States. Navy--Japan; World War, 1939-1945--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Sailors--Chicopee (Mass.)
The headline of the clipping at the top reads, "Many Local Boys in Jap Occupation." Below that, the text of the column reads, "The U.S. navy has released the names of a number of local enlisted men serving on ships participating in the Japanese occupation. They include the following: George T. Sullivan of 1025 Riverdale Street, West Springfield and Sargon A. Arslan of 37 Colchester Street, Springfield, on the USS Bennington; Leon R. Clad of 93 Wil-braham Road, Joseph P. Lazzard of 25 Oswego Street, Lawrence A. O'Connor of 156 Garland Terrace, Walter Rosamn of 250 Liberty Street, and Robert J. Smith of 105 Dickinson Street, Springfield, John M. Hesson of 23 Ambrose Street, and Edmund F. Ukleja of 7 Yale Street, Chicopee Falls, all on the USS Bonhomme Richard; Richard A. Boulais of 14 Kelso Avenue and Peter J. Tosoni of 25 Margaret Street, on the USS Chicago; Francis G. Keough, Jr., of 107 Governor Street, Arthur J. Graziano of 29 Marble Street and Thomas O'Connor of 7 Phoenix Street on the USS Ingersoll; Allen A. Mador of 22 Maryland Streeth, on the USS Kimberley; Lawrence R. Ford of 45 Orchard Street, on the USS Southerland; Barry F. Shea of 129 Magazine Street, Edward J. Ahern of 52 Blaine Street, Clifford Martin of 73 Nathaniel Street and Leroy O. Martin of 48 Beauchamp Street, on the USS WASP."
"Six Large U.S. Carriers Will Carry Troops"
The headline of the clipping at the top reads "Six Large U.S. Carriers Will Carry Troops," with the byline below that reading, "Essex Class Veterans of Pacific War to Be Converted Into Transports." Below that, the text of the column reads: "Pearl Harbor, Oct. 12--The navy announced today that six Essex class aircraft carriers will be converted to troop transports and assigned to the return of Pacific veterans for early November. Three carriers, the Bunker Hill, Hornet and Ticonderoga, will clear Pearl Harbor the 17th returning 3600 servicement to West coast ports. The Yorktown. Bon Homme Richard and Hancock are now enroute to mainland ports loaded with troops from forward areas scheduled for discharge. When converted, the carriers will have a passenger capacity in excess of 24,000. The Hornet, Bon Home [sic] Richard and Ticonderoga will return to Pearl Harobr [sic] for refitting; the Bunker Hill will put into Puget sound navy yard, Bremerton, Wash.; the Yorktown will be converted at Hunter's Point and the Hancock at Terminal Island in San Fransisco bay. Of 185,796 navy veterans returned to mainland ports from Pacific stations during September, some 40,000 have been demobilized, the navy says."
The top portion of a newspaper page with the heading "Morning Alert," with subheadings advertising the "Pictoral Section, "U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard," and that it's the "Week Ending 20 October." The headline for this section is "Our Marines Have Landed" wih a side note to the right of "V-J Day at Yokosuka." Below this are two pictures. The left picture is labeled at the bottom, "Sentry Post in Small Jap Village," and shows U.S. military men standing or sitting on a street that has buildings and telephone wires. The right picture is labeled at the bottom, "Headquarers for Major Miller," and shows several men sitting around a table that is covered in papers.
This appears to be a continuation of the previous newspaper page. The clipping shows two photos next to each other. The left photo is labeled, "The Old Order and the New," and shows Japanese men in military dress sitting around a table outside with American military men standing over them. The right photo is labeled at the bottom, "Getting Set for the 'Big Ride'" and shows a group of U.S. servicemen holding a rope that is attached to some sort of pulley.
This is a continuation of the previous two clippings and shows three photos. The top left photo is labeled "The Marine Detachment" and shows a group of soldiers standing outside on a pavillion with a building in the background. The bottom left photo is labeled, "Pictured are the radiomen who were responsible for 'bringing in the news' during our tour at sea" and shows a group of Navy men sitting and standing outside on what appears to be the deck of a ship. The top right side of the clipping has the caption "The Marine Detachment of CV-31 represented this ship as part of the Third Fleet unit which made the preliminary landings in Japan. The account of their expedition begins in today's Alert and will coninue for several installments." Below this is a picture that is labeled, "Officers of the Communications Department" and shows a group of twelve men in Naval uniforms crouching or standing in two lines on the deck of a ship with a body of water in the background.
United States. Navy--Japan; World War, 1939-1945--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); World War, 1939-1945--Military life--American
A series of newspaper clippings, possibly from an in-house newsletter of some kind on the Bon Homme Richard, showing various scenes and people from Tokyo. Photos are numbered and there are matching descriptions at the bottom of the page.
Picture is labeled 4 at the top in white. It shows a crowd of people standing on a sidewalk outside of a building labeled "Takarasuka Theater."
Image is labeled 2 at the top right corner in white. The picture shows a woman dressed in what appears to be traditional Japanese garb. The fabric is shiny and has a white flower pattern. The woman is smiling at the photographer and is resting her hand on a stack of fabric.
The picture is labeled with a 1 at the top in white. The image shows a portion of a city. Several builidings in the background are standing, but there are ruins, potentially from a bombing, in the foreground.
The picture is labeled with a 3 at the top left corner in white. The image shows four men in uniform standing on a balcony of a building, looking down at the camera. The caption at the end of the article (not pictured here) identifies them as Captain Frank O'Brien, Admiral J.J. Ballentine, Captain W.F. Boore, and Captain H.F. Fick, and the hotel as the Imperial Hotel, which served as MacArthur's headquarters.
Image has the number six labeled in the top right corner in white. The image shows a group of ten young girls in traditioanl Japanese garb standing/sitting in two rows. The caption (not pictured here) reads "Geisha girls pose for the Americans."
Image is labeled 5 in white in the top left corner. A figure standing on a street with a grand, circular building in the background. A wheel of a car is showing in one corner.
"Scenes Familiar to most Bon Homme sailors"
"Scenes familiar to most BON HOMME sailors who made the liberty in TOKYO are shown here as expertly captured in photographs by J.W. Sipe, PhoMac. The scene looks towards Ginsa Square, picturing the ruin that was TOKYO. (2) A "Tokyo young lady" (3) Captain Frank O'Brien, Admiral J.J. Ballentine, Captain W.F Boore and Captain H.F. Fick, on a balcony at the Imperial Hotel, General MacArthur's head-quarters. (4) Movie line in front of the Takarasuka Theater; (5) Street scene; (6) Geisha girls pose for the Americans. Additional scenes by Stipe will follow in another Morning Alert picture page soon."
Sailors--Chicopee (Mass.); World War, 1939-1945; Photographs
A young man in a long coat is standing outside in a grass area surrounded by a fence. There is a tree in the background and houses behind that. The man is standing with his arms in his pockets, smiling at the camera. 067Y is printed on the back of the photo in black ink.
A young man wearing a suit is crouched outside in a grass area surrounded by a fence. There is a street and a house in the background of the photo. 067Y is printed on the back of the photo in black ink.
A young man wearing a suit is crouched outside in a grass area surrounded by a fence. There are bushes directly behind him and with a street and houses behind him. 067Y is printed on the back of the photo in black ink.
The photo shows a young man in a suit standing outside a house with one foot on the step. He is smiling at the camera. 042 is printed on the back of the photo in black ink.
Two young men in suits are crouched outside in a grass area surrounded by a fence. There is a tree in the background with a street and houses behind it. 067Y is printed on the back of the photo in black ink.
United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945--Military life--American; Photographs
Six people sitting around a dining table, facing the camera. (L-R) One man is wearing a suit and looking towards the camera, to his right is a young woman in dark clothes and glasses smiling at the camera, to her right is a young man in a service uniform with his arm wrapped around the woman to his right who is wearing dark lipstick, a necklace, and a blouse and standing solemnly toward the camera, to her right is a young man in a naval uniform (Edmund). Edmund has his arm wrapped around the woman to his right who is wearing a white outfit.
The photo is of a young man in a service uniform and hat (with the Navy insignia) staring at the camera and smiling. Writen in ink in the bottom margin of the photo is the name "Larry." On the back of the photo is a red stamp for fountain photo service with the date October 27 written on it. The number 564 is also printed in black ink.
A photograph in a clear plastic wrap that shows a young man in a white naval uniform with his arm wrapped around a young woman in a "hula" costume. They are both smiling at the camera and are sitting in front of a painting of a beach with palm trees.
A group of six young adults on a mostly-empty beach wih a dog, a ball, and a traschan in the background. (L-R) Standing arm and arm is a shirtless young man in swimming shorts, a young woman in a short swim dress, another young woman in a short swimdress, a shirtless young man in swimming shorts, a young woman in a short swim dress, and another shirtless young man in swimming shorts.
United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945; Photographs
A headshot of a young man in a dark naval uniform and white hat staring into the camera with a neutral expression on his face. On the back of the photo is a red stamp for Fountain Photo Service with the date October 27 written on it. The number 564 is also printed in black ink.
United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan; Photographs
The photo is an aerial view of a beach with Naval ships deploying troops. The landscape is marked by cars, tanks, and other equipment. 880 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The photo is a side shot of a military ship lapeled 19Z with what appears to be missiles shooting into the air. The sky is dark with smoke in the background. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan; War casualties--Photographs
The photo is a close up of the ground of a battlefield. A body is laid out in the middle of the photo, surrounded by debris. There is smoke covering the upper portion of the image, suggesting that a shot has just landed. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image is a side shot of a military ship shooting missiles into the air. There appears to be a second ship covered in smoke in front of it, although that's unclear from the photo. The sky in the background is smoky. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image is of a beach where trucks, tanks, and other military vehicles are being deployed. The beach is full of servicemen walking and sitting around, with several bags and other supplies strewn about. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a tank on a mostly empty field. A body is on the ground immediately in front of a tank, about to be run over. The field in the background in shrouded in smoke or dust, but another vehicle can be seen to the right of the tank. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image is of two vehicles with what appear to be missle launchers on the back. There are a few soldiers next to the vehicles, some of whom are covering their ears as the missles are being launched (and are captured in this image mid-air). The cars and soldiers rest in a dip in the ground, and the background of the image is shrouded in dust and smoke. 880 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image is of a beach where various military ships are in the shallows, deploying soldiers who are running onto land. A few palm trees are visible in the background at the top left corner of the photo. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image is of a street with two tanks carrying servicemen. Two soldiers carrying guns are on foot in the street. There is a body laying on the ground, presumably dead, in the foreground of the image. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image shows a battlefield full of empty earth and some debris. Soldiers can be seen throughout the image, and there are a few tanks in the middleground. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a dirt path through a wooded area. Some people wearing shorts and light shirts are standing in the foreground. Behind them is a tank with two bodies laying on top it and a man standing above them looking down. There are two other vehicles in the image, carrying soldiers with helmets. 880 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image is of a battleground, strewn with debris. The trunks of trees can be seen throughout the background of the image, as well as some vehicles (it is unclear if they are cars, boats, or something else). A group of soldiers are in the foreground, laying on the sloped earth with guns pointing up. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image is of a battlefield with various soldiers crouched or walking. There are a few vehicles (tanks, trucks) that appear to be unloading cargo. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image looks out onto a beach that is full of soldiers and debris. There appear to be ships in the water in the background. 880 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image appears to be of a battlefield. There are various small planes resting throughout the image. 880 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a section of a battlefield, covered on one side with bushes. Two dead soldiers are in the foreground of the image, with a gun still constructed in front of them. Behind them, in the middleground, stands another soldier looking at the corpses in a posture suggesting exhaustion or defeat, holding what appears to be either a gun or a sword. There are other casualties behind him, and in the brush to his right. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image is of a corner of a beach. Several bodies are left in the shallow water. A small boat and trees are in the background. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image is of a section of a battlefield. There is debris piled in the foreground and soldiers walking through a path in the middleground. A truck and more debris is in the background. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a soldier, face shadowed by his helmet, pointing a gun down at two shirtless bodies on the ground. The background of the image shows a destroyed building, with several palm trees in the background. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image shows a pile of bodies laying at the bottom of a hill. There appears to be a wooded area in the background of the image. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image is a close up of a dead Japanese soldier. His uniform shirt is rucked up towards his neck and the side of his face is torn open. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image is of several dead soldiers on a battleground, perhaps a beach. There are two tanks, each with a large star on the top part, in the background of the image. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image is of a trench on a beach. There are dead bodies and other debris strewn throughout the trench, as one soldier stands in the background with one hand partially raised. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image is a close up of two dead Japanese soldiers. Their bodies lay in a partially dug out hole in the ground. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific area
The photo shows a group of men, perhaps soldiers, walking through a tall gate. The buildings behind the mesh gate have roofs made out of hay or leaves. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image is a close up of someone, perhaps a Japanese soldier, whose face appears to be partially burned off. The man's upper body is shown, and the rest of his body appears to be hidden behind a trench or in a hole. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image is of two bodies of Japanese soldiers on the ground. The body in the background is face down. The body in the foreground is face up, one arm outstreched toward the camera. 880 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
Close-Up of Dead Soldiers on Battlefield
The image is a close up of a dead Japanese soldier, laying face up and arms overhead. There is a man standing in the foreground, gun pointed down, whose legs and hand on the gun are the only parts visible. More dead soldiers are in the background of the image. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan
The image shows a photograph of four emaciated, naked Japanese men, possibly prisoners of war, sitting on a beach. There are two Allied soldiers sitting with them. 880 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This image may upset some viewers. By clicking the following link to view the image, users consent to viewing sensitive/graphic content. Click here to view image. (Image will open in new window.)
The image shows the ruins of several buildings. There is a telephone pole in the foreground and a man walking down the empty street in the background. 220 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan; Civilians in war--Japan
The image shows two cattle. The one on the left is carrying a young person and a bag, with another person standing behind them. The one on the right is carrying an adult and two young children and a bag. There are palm trees and a few soldiers in the background. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
World War, 1939-1945; Civilians in war--Pacific area; Women
The image shows four people standing outside a few houses with woods in the background. The person in the left is cut off so just their leg and back is in view. The person to their right appears to be a woman standing in profile and holding a baby in a sling on her back. The person to her right appears to be topless and wearing a skirt. Their stomach is distended and perhaps they are pregnant. On the right stands another figure in profile. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan; Civilians in war--Japan; Women
The image shows three Japanese women in traditional garments with bold patterns smiling at the camera. They are standing in front of an open window and a few buildings can be seen in the background. 220 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows four Japanese soldiers and another (back turned and can't be identified) in an open field. The soldier on the left is resting a white flag on his shoulder. a young person is walking barefoot toward the group from the right with his hands raised as if in surrender. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific area
The image shows four soldiers, two of which are wearing naval hats, sitting in an open-top car. The two soldiers in front are smoking cigarettes. The two in the back are turned and smiling towards the camera. "USMC 51689" is written on the side of the car. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
United States. Marine Corps; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific area
The image shows a white sign weighed down by what appears to be sandbags against a background of trees. The sign reads, "So when we reach the 'Isle of Japan' with our caps at a jaunty tilt / We'll enter the city of Tokyo on the roads the Seabees Built" with the attribution "Third Marine Div. 2nd. Raider Reg." written in the bottom right corner. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific area; United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945--Capitulations, Military--Japan
The image shows a group of Japanese men in military dress standing on the deck of a boat. A crowd of people is standing on a deck below them. 880 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Mamoru Shigemitsu Signing the Surrender to Douglas MacArthur
The image shows two Japanese men standing or sitting at a table. The one sitting is the Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu signing the surrender document on behalf of Emperor Hirohito. General Douglas MacArthur stands in front of him as the signing is broadcasted. They are surrounded by various soldiers. The ship is the U.S.S. Missouri. The one sitting is in the process of signing a document. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a shirtless soldier standing next to a sign on what appears to be a beach or field in front of a forest. The sign reads, "Bougainville. To our very good friends the fighting marines we dedicate this highway marine drive built by 53rd N.C.B.I. 1st M.A.C." 880 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
World War, 1939-1945--Occupation currency--Philippines
A bill for one peso with "The Japanese Government" printed on top in English.
A bill for Japanese currency with the scene of a building on the left and a man with a top knot on the right. The arabic numeral 5 is stamped in the corners.
A bill for 1 of the local currency issued by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. The bill is signed by various people: Goldstein A.C., Nick (Greased Lightning) Holinka, R. E. Arner, Jim Coletti, Hill, Elmer Peg, Him A Schmitt, U M Barrell, Jim Owen , HB Proctor, A. F. Larsom, Blanian AD, Pifel Lolhut, E. Y. Moser, P.O.P. Murray, Rosie the Ribbet, Rinehart, WA, HAY (Duke), Jimbo E. A., Slugger Cohill, Frank J. Migielich, R. O. Gatton, and C. H. Euler
A bill for Japanese currency with a man on a horse on the right. The arabic numeral 5 is stamped in the bottom right corner.
A bill for fifty centavos with "The Japanese Government" printed on top in English.
A bill for Japanese currency with a scene of a building wih a wooden gate and a bird flying in the corner printed on it. The arabic numerals for 50 is stamped in the bottom right corner.
United States. Navy--Ephemera; Bon Homme Richard (Aircraft carrier); World War, 1939-1945--Military life--American
A pamphlet given to service members/their families on the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard CV-31, printed for Navy Day on the 27 of October 1945 in San Francisco. The pamphlet includes a list and descriptions of the different departments aboard (air, gunnery, navigation, engineering, hull, communications, supply, and medical), a brief history of the combat record of the ship from its first joining of the Third Fleet Task Force 38 on June 6, 1945, through its recalling from Tokyo on August 15, a poem "Manhattan to Tokyo to San Francisco," detailing the ship's journey with cartoons around it, images and descriptions of daily life on the the ship like meals, entertainment, and religious services titled "The Metropolis Bon Homme Richard: A Complete City," and a dedication to those who died called "Lest We Forget." The back of the pamphlet includes the sentence, "The officers and men of the Bon Homme Richard have been honored by your visit. Good sailing! Good bye!"
Bone Homme Richard Pamphelt, pages 7 & 8
A certificate of recognition given to Edmund F. Ukleja for his service during World War II by the commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts state seal is at the top. The certificate is printed in black ink with stamped signatures. The text reads, "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Recognition of the Service of Edmund F. Ukleja in the armed forces of the United States of America Presents this Testimonial of Esteem and Gratitude for Faithful Performance of Duties in World War II," with the signatures for the Adjutant General, William H. Harrison Jr., on the left and the governor, Maurice J. Tobin, on the right.
A man, Edmund, standing in a light-colored suit smiling at the camera. He is standing in front of bare trees and there appears to be a glare or smudge in the botton thrid of the photograph. 063 is printed in black ink on the back fo the photograph.
A side view of a car parked in front of a horizon line showng trees. 063 is printed in black ink on the back fo the photograph.
A man, Edmund, in a light-colored suit reclining in he grass in front of a bush. He is smiling at the camera, hands clasped, one leg outstretched and the other with a bent knee. 063 is printed in black ink on the back fo the photograph.
An image of a child with a white cap playing in a toy car. The child and car are on the ground in front of porch steps. 063 is printed in black ink on the back fo the photograph.
Three men standing outside in long coats in a grassy area in front of a bare tree. Behind them is a street and houses. Of the men (L-R), the first appears to be Edmund, who has one hand in his coat pocket. Next, is a younger person, perhaps a teenager, smiling to the camera with his left hand in his pocket and the right around the back of the man on right. The last has his right hand in his pocket and is smiling to the camera. 067Y is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Chicopee Falls Man Wins Final Football Contest
Recreation--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Chicopee (Mass.)
A newspaper clipping from the sports page of a local paper. The headline is "Chicopee Falls Man Wins Final Football Contest." Below that, the byline reads, "Henry Ukleja Had Nearest Correct Scores of 19 Persons Who Picked Nine Out of 10 Correct Results; To See HC-BC Game at Boston on Saturday." The text of the article reads "The eighth and final Football Contest sponsored by The Daily News last week was won by a Chicopee Falls man, Henry Ukleja, 7 Yale St., Chicopee Falls. Not a single person was able to name all 10 correct results and only 19 were able to pick nine out of the 10 winners. A check of the scores shows that Mr. Ukleja was the winner, being nearest correct to the actual scores of the games. All Expenses Paid The winner will receive two tickets to the Boston College-Holy Cross football game at Braves Field in Boston on Saturday along with round trip railroad fare for two, plus cash for meals, programs and other incidental expenses. Mr. Ukleja is asked to telephone the Football Contest Editor tomorrow at noon to arrange to pick up his tickets. Call Springfield 2-3112. Other persons who were able to pick nine out of 10 correct results were Larry Augustus, 2654 Main St., Springfield; Ann Raichi, Main St., Hazardville, Conn.; Wanda Nowak, 7 Dowling St., Chicopee; John Fenton, 36 Mattoon St., Springfield; Jane Still, 42 Abby St., Chicopee; Lester W. Clark, 15 Lasalle St., East Longmeadow; Madeline Caron, 941 Chestnut St., Springfield; Everett McVey, 116 Bloomfield St., Springfield; Mario Cocchi, 851 Worthington St., Springfield; Lucy Dupont, 54 Bell St., Chicopee; Edward Dunn, 225 Rosewell Ave., Springfield; Carol Ann Chaderjian, 67 Bridge St., No. Agawam; Alyce Bruso, 27 Washburn St., Springfield; Claire Melnyk, 728 Page Boulevard, Springfield; Norma Wasileski, 7 Dean Ave., Warehouse Point, Conn.; Raymond Knight, Middle Road, Hazardville, Conn.; Chester Smola, 75 North St., Three Rivers; John Foy, 39 Lathrop St., West Springfield. So thus comes to a close another season of trying to pick the football winners. It has been a funny season, funny in that the favorites often went down to defeat and made it all the tougher for fans to figure the same games each week. Seldom during the eight contests sponsored by this newspaper during the season was a person able to get all 10 correct results. It was usually the same as last week, a matter of who had the nearest correct scores. It is the hope of The Daily News that the fans enjoyed these contests as much as the newspaper and the Football Contest Editor did. It may sound a bit strange but there were times during the season when a person had all 10 wrong. To attempt to pick 10 losers is just as difficult as it is to pick 10 winners."
Sports--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Chicopee (Mass.)
This clipping has the date May 22, 1949 written on it in black ink in the top left corner. This clipping shows the WMBA winners for tennis matches. "G. Uklejai" is listed as competing with C. Bizon for the Class C Men's Doubles for $20.00.
Springfield G-E Challengers Roll Over Holyoke Bowlers
Sports--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
A clipping of a newspaper with two columns of text and a photograph of 10 men sitting/standing in two rows. The headline of this clipping reads, "Springfield G-E Challengers Roll Over Holyoke Bowlers." The text of the column reads, "Last Friday night at Bowl-O-Drome a challenge match was held between five Holyoke Plant employees and five men fromt he General Electric Company in Spring-field. Sad to relate, the Holyoke boys lost the match by nine points./Representing Holyoke were, in the rear row, Chet Pasek, George Figler, Stan Brach, Ken O'Brien, and Nick Sarro. Bowling for Spring-field were Ed Midura, Paul Chrzan, Ed Ukeje [sic], Ed Rubis, and Emil Knapp./High single for the evening went to Emil Knapp of Springfield with 117; high three to Ken O'brien of Holyoke with 316." Then, the scores are listed with Edmund scoring 104, 112, and 91 for a total of 307.
Male beauty contests--Chicopee (Mass.); Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
This newspaper clipping shows three men in suits smiling at the camera, some holding unidentfied objects in their hands. The headline for the clipping reads, "Wins Male Beauty Contest." The text reads, "Chicopee, May 24--Beauty may only be skin deep but to Edward Pietras, above at left, it paid dividends since he was declared the winner of the male beauty contest sponsored by Chicopee Holy Name Society. In addition to receiving the winner's cup, he will receive a free necktie from Balakier's and all the ice cream he can consume at one sitting at the Blue Bell Restaurant. Frank Skibinski, master of ceremonies, is in the center, and on his right is Edward [sic] Ukleja, runner-up.
A man in a white naval uniform is standing, smiling towards the camera and clasping a young woman, also smiling, with long, dark hair and what appears to be a "hula" skirt with a flower in her hair. They appear to be standing in front of a mural or painting of a beach with palm trees.
A blurry photograph depicting the open back of a semitruck as it drives on a road. There appear to be bundles of some sort in the back. 721 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
Folder is off-white with blue text: "Souvenir of Hotel Taft; New Haven's Foremost Hotel; *; Visit Our New Night Club; Under Management of Craig La Vin, Phone 7-1121, College and Chapel Streets"
A photograph inside a cardstock folder showing 12 men, all in suits, smiling at the camera and sitting in two rows of six each. Edmund is in the top left.
Men--Photographs; Bartending--Photographs
A large photograph of six men behind a counter. The men are pouring White Eagle into paper cups that are on trays. The first five men are wearing white shirts and some white vests, and the older man in glasses on the right is wearing a dark vest and puring what appears to be a pitcher of water. Edmund may be pictured center, pouring one of the bottles.
A woman in a wedding dress standing in the doorway of a house and holding the arm of an older man (perhaps her father) in a suit to her right. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A crowd of people standing on a sidewalk. Pairs of men and women in suits/gowns, holding flowers are walking. Presumably they are the wedding party. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a wedding gown holding a bouquet, holding the arm of an older man (perhaps her father) in a suit, walking together on a sidwalk. A crowd of people can be seen in the background, near parked cars and in front of houses and telephone poles. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a wedding gown holding a bouquet, holding the arm of an older man (perhaps her father) in a suit, walking together through what appears to be a lobby of a bulding. A group of people stand behind them in the doorway. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
This picture shows a wedding ceremony taking place within a church. The bride and groom are kneeling in front of a priest and alterboys. A woman in a gown with a bouquet is kneeling behind them in an aisle. One man is seated in a chair behind the couple. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A group of five women (four seated, one on the right standing) in front of wall with a painting of a winter scene. Four of the women are wearing gowns with flowers in their hair and hands. The woman second from left is wearing a wedding gown. Presumably this is the bride and bridesmaids. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Bride with Wedding Party Before St. Stanislaus Basilica
Weddings--Photographs; Wedding attendants
A picture of a bride and groom (center) surrounded by the wedding party in front of the entrance to a grand church. Edmund appears to be to the right of the bride in this photograph. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
An image of a man in a suit holding the arm of a woman in a wedding gown walking down the aisle of a church with empty pews on either side. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Pairs of men and women in suits/gowns, holding flowers are walking down the aisle of a church with mostly empty pews on either side. Presumably this is the wedding party. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in a suit and a woman in a wedding gown kissing in a doorway, faces obscured. A man in a suit is behind them in the doorway, and the floor in front of them has the words "St. Stanislaus Church" on it. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A picture of the bride and groom with family at a table during what appears to be a wedding reception. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Weddings--Photographs; Wedding cakes--Photographs
A man in a suit and a woman in a wedding gown standing in front of a table with a wedding cake on it. There are framed pictures on the wall behind them. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a wedding gown standing holding the arm of a man in a suit to her right. They are standing in the middle of an open floor with people around them, watching. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
What appears to be a bridesmaid and groomsman (Edmund) standing arm-in-arm in an open floor with a few people standing in the background behind them. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
What appears to be a bridesmaid and groomsman standing arm-in-arm on an open floor with a few people standing in the background behind them. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
What appears to be a wedding party sitting at a long table with table settings in front of them. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
An older woman and bridesmaid sitting at the end of the table with two men and another bridesmaid sitting on a bench behind and to the left of them. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A section of a table for what appears to be a wedding reception, with guests sitting around them, including an older man and a middle aged man sitting with arms around each other looking at the camera. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
What appears to be a bridesmaid and groomsman standing arm-in-arm in an open floor with a few people sitting and standing in the background behind them. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a wedding dress standing arm-in-arm with a man in a suit in what appears to be an open floor in front of a banquet table. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The bride leaning over a table kissing a woman, perhaps her mother or another family member, with others in the background around the table. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Four people sitting at a table, presumably during a wedding reception. There are two women in dark clothes and two men in suits. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A group of people, presumably wedding guests, sitting at tables arranged aroundan open floor. One man in standing, back to the camera, and coaxing a woman to stand up with him, perhaps to dance. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A photograph of dinner being served during a wedding reception. The bride is standing, walking past the table, and a server is carrying plates. A couple is dancing in the background. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A group of three men standing at a bar, the two on the right are holding a glass up towards the camera, as if making a toast. One more man can be seen cut off from the photo on the left, and the back of a woman's head is in the right side of the image. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Four men standing at a bar in suits, in the process of taking a shot. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The bride and groom standing at the bar, the bride laughing, as they reach towards something on bartop. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Two men, dressed as waitstaff, in the process of pouring drinks. On the wall behind them appears to be boxing posters. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
An older couple standing in front of a doorway. The woman is dressed in patterned clothes and a cardigan, holding a glass in her left hand a bottle in the right. To her right is a man in a suit and hat holding a glass in his right hand. 064 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a group of people (L-R, three women, a young man or teenager, and an older man) dressed in long coats standing on a sidwalk in front of a parked car on an empty street, houses in the background. Another man is standing on the other side of the car in the background. 064 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The bride leaning over a table kissing a woman, presumably a guest, with the groom to her left and others in the background around the table. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The bride leaning over a table and kissing a man, as a man on her left, presumably the groom, leans over as well. Another man besides the kissee is standing with him and leaning in too. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A close up of the bride as a man leans in and another man in a suit holds his arm as if dragging him away. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A blurry photograph of a smiling couple arm-in-arm, the woman (left) looking as if she is wearing a bridesmaid dress with flowers in her hair. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A group of five men in two rows (two in back and three in front) on the steps in front of a building. The man at the center of the bottom row has his hands to his sides while everyone else has their hands in the pockets of their coats. Edmund is on the bottom right. 025 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A group of five men in two rows (two in back and three in front) on the steps in front of a building. The man at the center of the bottom row has his hands to his sides while everyone else has their hands in the pockets of their coats. Edmund is on the bottom right. 025 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This photograph is a slightly different angle of the same photograph above.
Two men in long coats standing outside a building. The man on the left is wearing a dark coat and the man on the right is wearing a lighter colored coat. They stand beside a sign on the building's wall that says "Worden Hotel & Grill." 025 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A photograph of three couples on a dancefloor of the wedding reception. The woman in the front most couple has her face obscured but her dress is lighter colored, so she may be the bride without her veil. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A photograph of four people, (L-R) three women and one man, in formal wear standing in front of a kitchen counter and smiling at the camera. 064 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man standing in the open floor in a light suit jacket, hands up and mouth open, as if he his singing, shouting, or laughing. A man in a dark suit stands in the background to his left. 015 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The view of the back and backyard of what appears to be a residential building with porches, perhaps an apartment building or hotel. The backyard has an fence and what appears to be landscaped bushes or shrubs. 743 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
Four people standing at what appears to be the check-out counter of a store. The woman in the front is wearing a sleaveless dress and stands with her back to the camera, hands on hips. To her right is a man looking down to what he is holding, what looks like a miniature elephant or other animal statue. 743 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a bathing suit on a beach, leaning against and grasping four poles arranged in a tent-like structure. There appears to be a boardwalk in the background. A series of numbers, perhaps 1484, is printed in faded black ink on the back of the photograph.
Men--Photographs; World War, 1939-1945--Sailors
Two young men in naval uniforms and hats, with coats over them, standing against a stone pillar in front of a building. The man on the left (Edmund) has his hands in his coat pockets and is smiling towards the camera. The man on the right has his hands, covered in gloves, down towards his side and a more neutral expression on his face.
The image shows a man, Edmund, in a light-colored suit leaning against the front of a car. He has one hand on his hip and the other on his knee, which is hiked up on the front bumper of the car. The car is parked on a road that has trees to its right. Based on the hood ornament, the car seems to be a Pontiac. 063 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A group of three people standing in front of the base of a statue. (L-R) The man on the left is wearing suit pants, a white collared shirt, and a tie. He stands with his hand in his pocket an dhte other around the woman in the middle. The woman is wearing a checkered blouse and skirt and is smiling toward sthe camera. The last man is also wearing suit pants, a white collared shirt, and tie, and stands with his hand on his hip. Behind them is a view of a mountain. 006K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This is likely related to the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway across northern Massachusetts.
The photo shows a group of people standing outside around some sort of stone structure or fountain. 006K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This is likely related to the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway across northern Massachusetts.
The photo shows a man and woman standing in front of a statue of an Indigenous person, clothed only in a loin cloth and headress, standing with his arms outstretched up toward the sky. The man is wearing suit pants, a white colored shirt, and tie, and stands with his arm wrapped around the woman to his right who is dressed in a checkered blouse and skirt. 006K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This is likely related to the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway across northern Massachusetts.
A photo of an open field with the word MOHAWK written in stone on it. There are trees in the background. 006K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This is likely related to the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway across northern Massachusetts.
Men Posed with Statue of Native American
Two men wearing suit pants, white colored shirts, and ties stand outside in front of a statue of an Indigenous person. Behind them is a woman and a small child, standing arms crossed. 006K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This is likely related to the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway across northern Massachusetts.
Group Standing Around Fountain and Statue
A group of people standing around outside near what appears to be a stone structure, perhaps a fountain, with a statue of an Indigenous person and the stone word Mohawk in the background. 006K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This is likely related to the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway across northern Massachusetts.
A man smiling at the camera, brows raised, with his foot hiked up on what appears to be the stone wall of a fountain. There are people around the fountain. On the ledge by his foot is a plaque for Plymoth Mass. and Leominster. 006K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. This is likely related to the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway across northern Massachusetts.
A young woman stands in front of a car. She is wearing a dark outfit, holding a string of what may be a balloon, and looks down towards the ground. A crowd of others and more cars is in the background behind her. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a white outfit including a short skirt, white hat, and white open toed shoes, stands with her hand and one foot resting on the back of a car. There are trees and perhaps a house in the background. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in a white short-sleeved button down and dark pants stands against what seems like a fenced-in overlook point. He is wearing sunglasses and smiling at the camera. The background shows a forest of trees and perhaps some water. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A photograph of a man wearing suit pants, a white collared shirt, a tie, and sunglasses holding something with what appears to be a balloon with an animal face cut off in the top right corner. The man is resting against what may be cushions or the seat of a car. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A young woman stands in front of a car. She is wearing a dark outfit, holding a balloon, and smiling towards the camera. More people and cars can be seen in the background behind her. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a white outfit and white hat stands in front of what may be a fenced-in overlook point, with a forest in the background. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A shirtless man wearing sunglasses, black slacks, and shoes stands outside next to a car, holding his shirt in his hands. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows the back of a convertible car. A smiling man and woman are sitting in the back seat, arms around each other, and twisted to face the camera. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The back of the car shows the hood ornament that says ALA and the license plate, which is a Massachusetts plate with the number 317-982. The plate shows the car is registered until 1947.
An image taken from above of part of a convertible car. A man in a white shirt and sunglasses is in the front seat, smiling towards the camera. A young couple is embracing in the back seat of the car, also smiling. A corner of another car can be seen in the background. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A blurry photograph of a man and a woman sitting next to each other. The man is wearing a white button down and tie, and the woman has a flower in her hair. She is smiling, head resting on her crossed arms. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Two men sitting, facing one another in the back of what appears to be a truck with benches along both sides. The back door of the truck is open. The men are wearing white button downs, slacks, and ties, and are smiling at the camera. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a side view of a convertible car, parked in a lot with other cars. Two women sit in the car, one in the driver's seat and one behind her in the back seat. They smile to the camera. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A young couple stands in front of what may be a fenced-in overlook site. The man (possibly Edmund) is wearing sunglasses and stands behind the woman, with his arms wrapped around her waist. She is wearing a white headband, a blazer and shorts. The background shows a forest of trees. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows three people standing in a kitchen. (L-R) A younger man, Edmund, in a white button down, slacks, and tie stands with his hand on his hip. To his right is an older woman in a long dress. To her right is a man in black slacks, a vest, and shirt and tie leaning agains the counter. They all look at the camera. 022K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows four people standing in a kitchen. (L-R) An older man, stands in a vest, shirt, and tie. An older woman in a long, patterned dress holds a cake, while a younger man in a suit stands behind her. A younger woman with curly hair clipped back holds onto the cake and faces the camera. 022K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a young man, Edmund, in a suit standing in a fenced in yard. In the background, cars are parked on the street in front of other houses. 004K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Four people stand in a kitchen, holding glasses up for a toast. (L-R) A man stands in a white button down, slacks, and tie, an older woman stands wearing a long patterned dress, a younger woman wears a white blouse and skirt, and an older man in a vest, shirt, and tie stands beside her. 022K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A young man in a suit (Edmund) stands on the side of a residential street, next to a car. The license plate number for the car is 465998. There are more parked cars and houses in the background of the image. 004K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A younger man sits, leaning forward, on a bicycle in the yard of a house. Other houses across the street can be seen in the background. The crossed legs and arms of someone is in the bottom right corner of the photograph, cut off. 022K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Young Couple Standing on Fenced-In Overlook
A young couple, dressed in white, stands in front of what appears to be a fenced in overlook site. Edmund is possibly the man in this photograph. They both smile towards the camera and have their arms wrapped around each other. A forest and possibly some water is in the background. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows the view of a forest and a river in the distance. 663 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade. There appears to be a marching band walking down the street, towards the camera. There are crowds of people on both sides of the street. Three men holding American flags walk towards the beginning of the procession, with a younger child in front of them. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade. There appears to be a color guard walking down the street, towards the camera. There are crowds of people on both sides of the street. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Marching Band and Baton Twirler in Parade
The image shows a parade. There appears to be a marching band walking down the street, towards the camera. What appears to be a baton twirler is in front of them. A sign for De Soto Plymouth is on the side of a building on the left side of the street. There are crowds of people on both sides of the street. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade. A group of young girls in uniform are walking down the street with crowds on either side. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Woman in Marching Band Uniform for Parade
The image shows a parade. At the front of the image is a woman in what appears to be a marching band uniform smiling at the camera. There are crowds in the background. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade. A man in a suit and tophat is sitting on top of a horse. The side of what appears to be residential street is in the background, with cars parked curbside and with crowds on the side of the street. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade. There appears to be a marching band walking down the street, towards the camera. At the back of the parade, a man holding an American flag is in the center of the street. There are crowds of people on both sides of the street. A sign for De Soto Plymouth is on a building on the left side of the street. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade. A group of men and women in what appear to be military uniforms walks in the center of the street, four of them holding American flags in the air. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows three women in gowns on a float. Behind them on the float is a sign, mostly covered, with the words "100th anniversary," most likely referring to the 100th anniversary of Chicopee becoming a town. Part of the float behind them has a banner, a view is mostly obstructed, that says "1848" on it. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a young couple, dressed up and standing outdoors in a field with trees in the background. 068K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a float in the middle of the street, with crowds on either side. The front of the float says 1868-1948, and a man stands on top playing the accordion. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows two women in what appears to be fancy historical gowns standing atop a parade float. The woman on the right holds a parasol. The sign on the front of the float is partially obscured, with "ERR BROS" legible. The sign towards the front on top of the float is partially obscured but appears to read "CENTER OP," and 1848 is written on the side of the float. The float behind this one has signs that say "knowledge" and "-ence virtue." 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows ducks in a pond. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image appears to show a parade. Crowds look on as cars drive by, one of which has an American flag spread out on the front of the car. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade float with an American flag on the front and a triangle pattern on the rest of the float. The Float says "Birthday Greetings." 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade float with "St. Ann" printed on the side, perhaps referring to St. Anne's church in Chicopee. The side of the float is partially obscured, but "--God through St. Ann" is legible. On top of the float are actors (a woman and child) depicting what may be a nativity scene. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a float. FIve people stand atop of it, four of whom appear to be women in suits or uniforms. One person stands, as if they are a living statue, dressed in a costume of some sort, wearing what may be a helm or crown and holding some sort of flag. The words on the side are partially obscured, but "Aldenville" can be made out, referring to one of Chicopee's neighborhoods. Similarly, on the side are plaques for "Herve O Briere, USA" "Alphonse Stone," and others. 050K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man, Edmund, is standing on a beach, with his hand on an opened trunk of a car. He is wearing only patterned swim shorts and is smiling towards the camera. 068K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a dress stands, hands fisted and resting on her hips, on what appears to be a balcony. Trees and a few grand buildings can be seen in the background. 740 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a woman in a plaid shirt and shorts, standing on a beach and smiling at the camera. Rows of beach chairs are behind her, and the background of the photograph shows buildings, including one with a sign for "Globe." 740 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a man, Edmund, in swim shorts lounging on a towel at a beach. A woman in a bathing suit stands behind him, and several other people are in the photograph, cut off on the right side. There is a building with bicycles lined up in the background. 068K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a boat anchored in shallow water near a beach. "4N-475" is written on the side of the boat along with a long arrow. People can be seen in the background swimming. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows an empty street with a beach and dock beyond it. There are a few trees lining the sidewalk in front of the beach and boats and people lounging on the beach. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a man, Edmund, in swim shorts holding his shoes in one hand and a portable radio box in another with a towel slung over his shoulder. He is standing in a parking lot surrounded by other cars and people. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a white dress stands outside in a landscaped yard in front of building. 740 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in a suit leans, one hand and one foot, on the rough wooden fence of a bridge. A small creek and forest are in the background. 068K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man, Edmund, in wide slacks and a white button down shirt stand, one hand on his hip, in the doorway of a building. A plaque next to the doorway reads, "Hotel Annapolis." 740 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a person floating, face up in a large body of water. There are a few more people and a few boats in the distance. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man and woman, hand in hand, walking through shallow water on the beachfront in swim suits. A third person, a man in swim shorts and a white hat, is standing in the background near the buoys. A few others are in the water in the background. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in swim shorts, with a white hat and a towel around his neck, sits against a boat or dock, water behind him. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Four men standing on a beach. (L-R) One man is wearing a white t-shirt, swim shorts, and a white hat, another man to his right is dressed similarly, the third (Edmund) is wearing only swim shorts and is leaning one elbow on the shoulder of the man next to him, and the last is wearing a white t-shirt and swim shorts. Other beach-goers can be seen in the background. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in a white t-shirt, swim shorts, and white hat stands in shallow water in front of a line of buoys. A sign on a rough wooden pole next to him reads "Danger." There are others floating or swimming in the water in the background. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Four men walking down the sidewalk, dressed in swim shorts. They are holding their shoes. Two of them wear white t-shirts and the other two have towels wrapped around their shoulders. A sign they're walking by says "Hotel Onset." The background of the image shows cars parked on the street and trees. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in swim shorts standing on a beach, hands on his hips. Other beachgoers can be seen on the beach, in the water, and standing on a floating deck in the shallow water. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in a white t-shirt, swim shorts, and a white hat standing in shallow water with a young boy in swim shorts. Other people can be seen swimming in the water and standing on a floating deck in the background. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in swim shorts and a white hat sits against a boat or dock, towel beside him and water behind him. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A group of people on the beach, lounging on top of towels in their swim suits. One man (right) holds a beachball. Other beachgoers can be seen in the background. Edmund appears to be the one on the left. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A blurry image showing a group of three men sitting in what looks like a hotel room, drinking from bottles and smoking cigarettes. 132K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A blurry image of a man standing in front of a vanity mirror, opening a bottle. He appears to be in a nondescript bedroom or hotel room. 132K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A blurry image of a man sitting on a bed with a patterned bedspread. He appears to be holding one foot as it rests on the edge of the bed.132K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in patterned swim shorts and a white hat standing on the beach. Other beachgoers can be seen standing, in the water, and on a deck. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
An image taken from below of a group of people. On the right, a man in patterned swim shorts (Edmund) holds a ball as he looks towards the other people in the photograph. In the middleground, two men walk beside each other, talking. The man on the left is younger and wearing swim shorts. The man to his right is older, is wearing swim shorts, has a towel around his shoulders, and is smoking a cigarette. A couple of other young men can be seen in the background, hands raised or on their heads as if they are about to catch or dodge something. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in patterned swim trunks and a white hat holding a beach ball up to his chest, elbows out, as if he is going to throw it. He is standing on a beach in front of the water. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A group of four men lounging on a the beach, on top of spread towels, wearing swimsuits. They have what appears to be a portable radio and a ball around them. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Edmund and Friend Lounging on Beach Towels
Two men wearing swim shorts lounging, feet toward the camera, on a spread out towel on the beach. The one on his right (Edmund?) is leaning on his side. A portable radio is behind them. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man is shown, waist up, napping while laying on top of a towel on the beach. Shoes, shirts, and a portable radio box are strewn around him. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Two people in swim wear bending over, gesturing towards the sand on a beach. A47 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A young couple in swimwear embracing on the beach, arms thrown around each other's shoulders. The woman is facing away from the camera, and the man (possibly Edmund) is facing towards the camera. A47 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A group of three people (L-R, a woman, man with sunglasses, and another woman) on a crowded beach, wearing swimsuits and smiling towards the camera. Other beach goers are lounging in the background, and trees and buildings can be seen in the distance. A47 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Two people, a man (possibly Edmund) and a woman in swimsuits, lounge on a beach towel, backs towards the camera facing something on the corner of a towel. Other beach goers can be seen in the background. A47 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows two people (a man and woman) in a small paddleboat, smiling towards the camera. The boat has a large number four on the front. They are in water near the boat dock, which can be seen in the background. A47 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in a swimsuit (Edmund) walking on a beach, away from the camera and towards the water. There are other beachgoers in the background and a single cloud in the sky. 065K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows several cars parked on a road in what appears to be a park. The car in the bottom left of the image has a sticker on the back windshield for Niagara Falls. 009 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a group of three people (L-R, a man, a woman, and another man, Edmund) in swimsuits leaning on one another, arms around each other's backs, on a beach. All three are smiling at the camera, and Edmund is posed with one hand on his hip. There is a ledge, trees, and a telephone pole in the background. A47 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a white dress and sandals standing on the edge of a dock. She has one hand on her hip and the other appears to be behind her, resting on one of the posts on the edge of the dock. Water, another dock, and a boat or two can be seen in the background. C41 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a two-piece swim suit sits on a towel at the beach. She leans on one hand, legs curled underneath her, and smiles towards the camera. Other beachgoers can be seen throughout the crowded beach in the background. A47 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a sandy or rocky hill leading up to trees. There appears to be wood and other debris on the hill, and what seems to be parked cars are cut off in the bottom left and right corner of the photo. 009 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows the view from a lookout point, blocked off with a roap-fence. The view below is of a body of water (a river?) surrounded by trees. 017 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph, but this is crossed out in pencil with 009 written on above it.
The image shows two young children standing on the front porch of a home. The young girl, on the left, is wearing a gown, tiara, and holding a bouquet of flowers, and the young boy, on the right, is dressed in a suit with a flower pinned to his lapel. 036 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a group of five women in matching long gowns walking out the front door of a home. They appear to be the bridal party of a wedding. A young boy in a suit and holding a decorative white box stands on the porchsteps next to the women. 076 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph, but this is crossed out in pencil with 36 written above it.
The image shows what appears to be a wedding procession. A car is parked at the end of the walkway, and guests are gathered on left side of the path. At the back of the line, near the car, is a woman in a wedding gown accompanied by a man in a suit (the groom?). One woman stands in front of them in a gown matching the six women ahead of her, who are walking in three pairs, holding bouquets. 036 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image seems to show part of a wedding. Part of the wedding party are walking outside on a paved pathway, away from the street where there are several parked cars. Groups of guests are gathered around them. A woman in a wedding gown and veil walks arm-in-arm with a man in a suit, perhaps the groom. In front of them are two small children, perhaps the flower girl and ring bearer wearing a white gown and suit respectively. 036 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows two young children standing on the front porch of a home. The young girl, on the left, is wearing a gown, tiara, and holding a bouquet of flowers, and the young boy, on the right, is dressed in a suit with a flower pinned to his lapel, holding a decorative white box. To their left stands a man and woman walking down the steps of the porch. The corner of a man's head, showing his left ear and part of his neck, is cut off on the right side of the photograph. 036 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Married Couple and Children Outside Church
The image shows four people standing on the steps of what appears to be a grand buiding. (L-R) A man, likely the groom, stands in a black suit. Next to him is a young boy, also dressed in a suit and holding a decorative white box, likely the ring bearer. Next to him is a young girl in a light-colored gown holding a bouquet, likely the flower girl. Besides her is the bride in a wedding dress and veil. She is looking down at the children, smiling. Behind them, in the doorway of the building, pairs of the wedding party stand, looking on. 036 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a wedding party standing outside in front of a group of buildings. The couple appearing to be the bride and groom stand on the right side of the photo, with the rest of their wedding part on their left, and the flower girl and ring bearer slightly in front of them. Fifteen people are in the image. 036 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows the front hood of a car. The hood ornament reveals that this is a Pontiac, and the top of the license plate reads, "49 MASS." A doll-like miniature of a bride, which looks like a wedding topper, is attached with wires to the front of the car. 036 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Ringbearer and Flower Girl Outside Church
Two children, who appear to be the ring bearer and flower girl of a wedding, stand on the steps of a building, possibly a church. The young boy on the left is wearing a suit and holding a decorative white box, and the young girl on the white wears a fancy dress, tiara, and holds a bouquet. Behind them, coming out of the doorway of the building, are pairs of men in suits and women in matching long gowns, likely part of the wedding party. 036 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Weddings--Photography; Wedding attendants
The image shows a group of people standing in on the front porch of a hosue or walking down the walkway, towards the camera. At the front is a woman in a long gown, wearing gloves and holding flowers. To her right is a young boy in a suit holding a decorative white box. To her left is young girl in a gown holding flowers. Behind her is a woman in a wedding dress and veil, walking next to a man in a suit (the groom?). Groups of people stand behind them. 076 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph, but this is crossed out in pencil with 36 written above it.
The image shows a bride and groom kissing in the doorway of a building, likely a church. Men in suits are standing behind them in the doorway of the building. 076 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph, but this is crossed out in pencil with 36 written above it.
The image shows a parade. A color guard walks in front of a marching band as spectators stand on the right side of the street, under a tree. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows what appears to be a marching band walking down the street. A group of three people in uniform, one man flanked by two children, walk at the front as spectators stand and sit on the right side of the street, under a tree. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade. This part of the parade is a group of men wearing kilts, uniform jackets, and hats, playing the bagpipes. One at the front has a staff/walking stick. Spectators stand and sit on the right side of the street, under a tree. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image is of a wedding party standing in front of a church. The group is mostly what appears to be bridesmaids and groomsmen in matching dresses and suits. There are two doorways of the church seen in the back. "Domum Dei," meaning "house of God" in Latin is engraved over the left door. The engraving over the right is cut off, but "Deget" or "Decet," meaning either "he must" or "it should be," can be seen. is printed on black ink on the back of the photograph.
People in Native American Costumes in Parade
The image shows a parade. A marching band preceded by what appears to be a color guard wearing faux-Indigenous headdresses walks down the street. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade float on a street outside. The front of the float reads, "Societe St Jean Baptiste," and the side of the float reads, "Bernadette de Lourdes." The float itself holds several people wearing white robes kneeling in front of a standing figure in a white robe. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph. The Societe St Jean Baptiste is devoted to upholding Catholic devotion, protecting francophone interests, and supporting Quebec's soveriegnty.
The image shows a parade. The main figure in the photograph is a baton twirler, dressed in uniform, one hand holding a baton aloft, the other with her hand on her hip. Spectators stand and sit on the right side of the street, under a tree. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a man and a woman standing outside in front of the side of the house. The woman (left) wears a patterned dress and has her hair pulled back. The man (Edmund, right) has his arms straight by his sides and is wearing a white jacket and shirt, dark bowtie, and glasses. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a baby in a diaper, sitting in what appears to be a pram. The baby is smiling up at the camera. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The photo shows a man, Edmund, standing outside the side of a house. He has his arms straight by his sides and is wearing a white jacket and shirt, dark bowtie, and glasses. He is smiling towards the camera. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows what appears to be a parade walking down the street. The image is a close-up of a parade float behind a bunch of people walking, in uniform, in the parade. The float is decorated to celebrate Ludlow's Anniversary and is attributed to the Gremio Lusitano club, which is a social club devoted to maintaining and celebrating Portuguese culture (founded in 1922 in Ludlow, MA). The float has a flower arch over the two women standing on top and the two children sitting off the end. The girl and women are dressed in long dresses, and the boy is dressed in a suit. Across the arch are the numbers "1949," and there is a sign reading, "175 Happy Anniversary." The sign on the back of the float, between the two children, reads, "Gremio Lusitaino Women's Club Ludlow Mass." Spectators stand on the left of the street, under a tree. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image is a close-up of a parade float outside on a street. The front of the float has text that is partially cut off, but it reads, "Congratulations Ludlow's 175," likely referring to the 175th anniversary of the town's incorporation in 1774. The side of the float has text that is partially cut off, but the word "Polish" can be made out. On top of the float is a sign that reads "175 Years of Progress," and signs towards the back are partially obscured by figures, but read "Religion," "Civ--" and "--tion" (Perhaps referring to "civilization" or "civic participation"). There are several people on the float. One young boy holds an American flag up. A woman is sitting in old-fashioned clothes. A young man holds another flag, partially obstructed but with the word "Marszalka--" (meaning marshall) shown on it. The young man is wearing a white robe with a dark sash tied around his waist. Three figures sit on a bench towards the back of the float, only one viewable (a woman wearing what looks like a nurse's uniform. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a group of people on a stage dressed as pilgrims (some holding guns) and others wearing pseudo-Indigenous clothes with headresses and other costumes. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade. The main focus of the image is a girl and boy sitting in a large-wheeled cart pulled by two yoked steers or oxen. The girl wears a white dress, the boy is wearing what looks like an outfit with a wide scarf/necktie and coboy-like hat; a man walks beside the cart, holding a rope attached to the yoke. Spectators stand and sit on the right side of the street, under a tree. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade. The main focus of the image is a a covered horse-drawn carriage labeled "Daylight Dairy Since 1929." Two kids, a boy dressed in a suit and a girl in a dress, sit in the carriage, while a slightly older child dressed in a suit sits out front, holding the reins. A man in a white shirt and straw hat walks alongside the horses. Spectators stand and sit on the right side of the street, under a tree.227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The picture shows a group of people in costume sitting on top of and/or standing around what appears to be a very lightly decorated float. A few bales of hay can be seen on the platform. What looks like a donkey is standing behind the float, being led by one of the costumed people. Some of the people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, one child is dressed in what appears to be a striped prisoner's uniform. Several appear to have something like clown makeup on. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows the back of a parade float, with several bales of hay and several trophies attached to them. The sign on the side of the float reads "Kamraterna F.C. of Sweden vs. [indeciperhable]. 8:30 P.M. July 8 1949." 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a decorated open-top car with several men dressed in striped shirts and solid-colored hats sitting in it. One man in the back seat is holding an accordion. A sign on the side of the car reads, "Frank's Diner Ludlow." 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a parade float, with several people wearing highly decorated outfits with vests. The float has two levels; several people are sitting on the higher level (in chairs or on the edge), and the others are standing in two lines on the lower level. The outfits might be traditional Polish dancing garb. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows part of a parade. The focus is on a covered wagon pulled by two large oxen. A group of people rides in the wagon, with a young girl wearing a dress being most visible. There is a sign on top of the wagon, which is mostly indeciperhable, but may read "After the Wedding." There are cans being dragged behind the wagon, and a man riding a penny-farthing bicycle is alongside. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows part of a parade. The focus is on a parade float decorated as a multi-layered cake with candles on top. A group of four people with white jacketsare visible, sitting on the float behind and to the left of the cake. 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows part of a parade. The focus is on a parade float decorated with paper mache cherubs, and what seems to be a paper mache Mary. A border of flowers is on the edge of the float. The front of the float has a sign that reads, "Christ the King Church." 227 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph. Christ the King Church in Ludlow was founded in 1948.
The image shows a few birds, perhaps pheasants, inside a fenced pen. The bird in the center of the photograph appears to be all white. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a group of three chickens in a fenced pen. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a baby in a stroller and the back of a man crouched down besides a fenced pen with deer inside. The man has one hand outstretched, palm up, feeding one of the deer on the other side of the fence. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows the back end of a car with a dent on its trunk and rear bumper. The car is parked in front of what appears to be a garage. The car's license plate indicates that it's registered until 1949 in Massachusetts, and its number is 483893. A sticker with "ALA" is in the bottom right corner of the back windshield. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows the front end and bumper of a car. There is damage on the left sides, with a big dent in the hood, grill, and light on the left side. The car's hood ornament reveals that the car is some kind of Pontiac. The car's license plate indicates that it's registered until 1949 in Massachusetts, and its number is 483893. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a side view of the back of a car. There is a dent in the back bumper and hood of the car. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a woman in a black dress, with black gloves and a black head scarf (mantilla), next to a man (Edmund) in a suit, holding a baby in a white blanket. The woman is rearranging the blanket. They stand outside on a sidewalk on what appears to be a residential street. 028K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a woman in a trench coat and a man in a suit holding a baby and smiling towards the camera. They are standing outside, in front of some trees. 009 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image is a close up of a sleeping baby in a blanket, held in someone's arms. They are outside. 009 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a woman in a black dress, with black gloves and a black head scarf (mantilla), next to a man (Edmund) in a suit. The woman is holding a baby in a white blanket. The woman is looking down towards the baby while Edmund is smiling towards the camera. They are standing outside on the steps to what is likely a church. 028K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a man in a suit holding a baby, who is wearing a white outfit and resting in a white blanket. They stand outside in what appears to be the back yard of a house. 028K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image, while overexposed, shows a close up of a baby resting on a white blanket. The baby's arms and legs are outstretched. 017 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph, but this is crossed out in pencil with 009 written above it.
The image shows woman wearing a dark outfit, standing outside in what appears to be a yard, smiling towards the camera as she holds a baby wrapped in white blankets. 028K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a woman in a black dress, with black gloves and a black head scarf, next to a man (Edmund) in a suit. The woman is holding a baby in a white blanket. They are both smiling towards the camera. They stand outside on a sidewalk on what appears to be a residential street. 028K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a family of eight people sitting around a table for a meal. (L-R) In the picture is two older women, a young boy or teenager, a man holding a baby, a woman (likely the mother of the child), another woman and an older man. 009 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a man and woman in coats, holding a baby dressed in a warm white outfit. The woman (left) smiles happily towards the camera, while the man (right) is smiling down at the baby in his arms. They are standing outside in what appears to be the front or back yard of a house, as other houses are in the background. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a woman in a black dress, with black gloves and a black head scarf (mantilla), next to a man (Edmund) in a suit. The woman is holding a baby in a white blanket. They are both smiling towards the camera. They are standing outside on a sidewalk in front of what appears to be a park or grassy area. 028K is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a baby standing in what looks like a bouncer or a high chair, wearing a striped shirt, in a doorway. The room behind the baby is mostly in shadow, but there are two potted plants resting on stools behind him. 049 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a baby standing outside in a grass field. The baby is wearing a striped button down and is smiling at the camera. 779 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a baby sitting outside in what appears to be a bouncer. The baby is dressed in thick, dark clothes and a hat and is smiling towards the camera. The baby seems to be in a front yard of a house, as there is a street and other houses in the background. There is a dark smudge in the top right of the photo, perhaps the photographer's arm partially obscuring the shot. 049 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a baby sitting outside in what appears to be a bouncer. The baby is wearing a white shirt and dark overalls, with a dark hat with straps tied under the child's chin. The baby is looking off to the right and smiling. The baby seems to be in a front yard of a house, as there is a street and other houses in the background. 049 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a baby sitting outside in what appears to be a bouncer. The baby is dressed in thick, dark clothes and a hat and is smiling towards the camera. The baby seems to be in a yard, as the steps to a house can be seen in the background. 049 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a baby sitting outside in what appears to be a bouncer. The baby is wearing a white shirt and dark overalls, with a dark hat with straps tied under the child's chin. The baby is looking towards the camera. There is a dark smudge in the top right of the photo, perhaps the photographer's arm partially obscuring the shot. The baby seems to be in a front yard of a house, as there is a street and other houses in the background. 049 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a man, wearing slacks, a white shirt, and a tie, crouching down, holding a baby dressed in a dark, thick outfit and hat. They are crouched in front of some flowers in what appears to be a back yard. 049 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a man in a suit (Edmund), smiling towards the camera as he is crouched down on the ground, holding up a baby in a dark, thick outfit and hat. They are crouched in front of some flowers in what appears to be a front yard, as there are houses and a street in the background. 022 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a naked baby, lying on its front, on a blanket. There is a stuffed animal beside the baby and curtains on the wall behind the child. 024 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A man (Edmund), seen from shoulders up, in a body of water with a woman in a swimsuit hanging onto his back, arms around his neck. They both smile towards the camera. A shoreline with trees behind it can be seen in the distance. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A man and a baby playing in a body of water. Both can be seen from their head up, and the baby has their arms outstretched. A shoreline with trees behind it can be seen in the distance. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman stands in a driveway alongside of a house, holding the handle of a stroller with a baby in it. She is smiling at the camera as four people, two men and two women, stand in the background looking on. 721 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a baby on top of what looks like a large stuffed elephant toy, with other stuffed animals, like bears, lined up on the ground in front of them. They are in what looks like the front or back yard of a house. 721 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman wearing a swim cap holds a baby as they stand or float in a body of water. They can be seen from their shoulders up. A shoreline with trees and a house can be seen in the distance. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A baby sits or floats in a body of water. They can be seen from their shoulders up. A shoreline with trees and a house can be seen in the distance. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a corner of a house and its backyard. Clothes are hanging from a clothesline across the yard. There are several figures in the yard. One man is standing, back towards the camera, hands on his hips, in the back corner of the yard. One woman is sitting on a chair, hands rested on her knees, smiling towards the camera. A baby in a stroller or wagon looks towards the camera, arms up, and one more person is cut off in the right side of the photograph. 721 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A man (Edmund) in profile, pictured from waist up, laughing. A woman stands behind him, holding onto his shoulders and laughing. They appear to be on a beach, with trees behind them. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A baby sits or floats in a body of water. They can be seen from their shoulders up. A shoreline with trees behind it can be seen in the distance. 066 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a baby sitting outside in what appears to be a bouncer. The baby is dressed in thick, black clothes and a hat and is smiling towards the camera. The baby seems to be in a front yard of a house, as there is a street and other houses in the background. There is a dark smudge in the top right of the photo, perhaps the photographer's arm partially obscuring the shot. 049 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A baby in a striped shirt and shorts stands, arms outstretched, in front of a bush. They appear to be in a back or front yard of a house, as a fence can be seen in the background. 779 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A man in a suit, pictured waist up, stands holding a baby in a striped shirt. They are both smiling at the camera. They stand in front of what appears to be a grand building perhaps a church. 779 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a long striped and polkadotted dress stands, holding a baby in a striped shirt on her hip. They are standing outside, and the woman is smiling at the camera. 779 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
An older man and woman standing outside of a house, with a baby in a high chair between them. The man is wearing suit pants, a white collared shirt, and tie, and the woman is wearing a long floral dress. They both rest one arm on the baby's high chair.
A portrait photograph of Edmund in a suit and patterned tie, smiling towards the camera.
A baby in a high chair with a table and a cake in front of them. The photograph is taken from outside, likely in the backyard of a house based on the open cellar doors of a house in the background.
A close-up of a baby in a striped shirt and shorts stands, arms outstretched, in front of a bush. They appear to be in a back or front yard of a house, as a fence can be seen in the background. 779 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A close up of a cake with floral decorative icing and the words "Happy Birthday Snookiz" on it. 63 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A baby standing in a yard. The baby is wearing a striped shirt and light pants and is looking off towards the side. A fence and side of a house can be seen in the background. 779 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A toddler, bundled up in a winter coat, hood, and mittens, standing outside in the snow in front of a stone building. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
Three men in suits (Edmund on the right) standing in front of what looks like a long banquet table. The man on the ride is raising a coffee cup towards the camera, the man in the middle is holding up a plate, and Edmund appears to be taking a shot. All three are smiling towards the camera. There are plates, salt and pepper shakers, napkins, and cups on the table, as well as a beer bottle with a lit candle in it in front of the three men. The arm of another man is cut off on the left side of photograph.
A toddler, bundled up in a winter coat, hood, scarf, and mittens, standing outside in the snow in front of a stone building. Someone in a plaid coat is shoveling snow in front of the steps to the building in the background. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A close-up of a toddler standing oustside in what looks like a yard. The child is wearing a striped shirt and light pants and is looking off towards the side. 779 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A toddler, bundled up in a winter coat, hood, and mittens, sitting in a box on a sled outside in the snow. The box says "36-LB Cans Made in USA. Try Spry." 779 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A toddler, bundled up in a winter coat, hood, and mittens standing outside in the snow, holding up a snowball. A fence, street, and houses can be seen in the background. 779 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A photograph of six people (3 men in suits, 3 women in patterned dresses) sitting around a table, holding glasses and smiling at the camera. Edmund is sitting third from the left. They appear to be sitting in a restaurant or diner. There is text printed on the bottom of the photograph in cursive that says, "Greetings from Villa Rose Windsor Locks Conn." The photo is stamped on the back with the text: "Arno Photos 1029 Main St. Hartford, -- Conn."
A toddler, bundled up in a winter coat, hood, and mittens standing outside in the snow. They are standing in the backyard of a house. 779 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A child in a winter coat, hat, and mittens, crouched on the snowy ground, digging in the snow. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A child in a long coat and hat facing away from the camera towards a fenced pen. The child's hand is outstretched, feeding an animal inside a pen. The animal seems to be a reindeer. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A closeup of a child in a long coat and hat facing away from the camera towards a fenced pen. The child's hand is outstretched, feeding an antlered animal inside a pen. The animal seems to be a reindeer. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A child bundled up in a winter hoat, hood, and mittens laying on their front in the snow. The child's head is turned away from the camera. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A child bundled up in a winter hoat, hood, and mittens laying on their front in the snow. The is looking down owards the ground. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A child in a long coat and hat facing away from the camera towards a fenced pen. The child's hand is outstretched, feeding an animal inside a pen. The animal seems to be a goat. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A child bundled up in a winter coat, hood, scarf, and mittens laying on their front in the snow, holding some object, perhaps a sled. An older child in a plaid coat is standing behind the child, holding onto their legs. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A child in a long coat, hat, and tall boots standing outside near a fenced in pen holding what appears to be a goose. The child is turned towards the camera with a concerned look on his face. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A child in a long coat and hat facing away from the camera towards a fenced pen, housing what appears to be a large pig. 751 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A young child sitting at a table that is covered in bowls of snacks and wine bottles. The child is wearing a white outfit with a black vest and has their arms up while smiling. There is a cake on the table in front of them. The wall behind them has a window with patterned drapes. 757 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
The image shows a man in a suit (Edmund), smiling towards the camera as he is crouched down on the ground, holding up a baby in a dark, thick outfit and hat. They are crouched in front of some flowers in what appears to be a front yard, as there are houses and a street in the background. 037 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
Woman and Baby with Horse-Drawn Carriage
A woman in a long dress holding a baby on her hip as she shows him a horse that seems to be attached to a carriage. They are outside in what looks like a residential area, as there are houses in the background. 743 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a long dress crouched down on the ground next to a baby in front of a toy cart that says "Fire Chief" on the side. They are in what looks like a front yard of a house, as there is a fence and a street and house in the background. The child is wearing a white outfit and dark vest. 743 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A young child sitting at a table that is covered in bowls of snacks and wine bottles. There is a cake on the table in front of them. The child is wearing a white outfit with a black vest and is looking down at the cake. The wall behind them has a window with patterned drapes. 743 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A woman in a long dress stands next to a man in suit slacks, a white shirt, and tie and who is holding a baby on his hip. They stand outside the back of a house with the cellar doors open behind them. 743 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
Children--Photographs; Families--Photographs
A man in a white shirt and tie sits in the back of a single-horse-drawn cart, with his arm wrapped around a child. Another man (seemingly Edmund) in a suit stands in the background behind the cart. The cart says "Eskimo Pie" on the side. 743 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
A child bundled up in what looks like a winter coat, hood, and mittens sits on the steps of a house in front of a door and next to a black and white dog. The child is looking down towards the dog. 067 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.
A closeup of a baby in a white shirt and vest riding in a toy cart that says "Fire Chief" on the side. They are in what looks like a front yard of a house, as there is a fence and a street and house in the background. 757 is printed in blue ink on the back of the photograph.
Six men in suits gathered around a bar, three standing in back and three sitting on stools. The man in the center of the standing row appears to be Edmund. Everyone is holding a glass or shot either up or to their lips. A man, likely the bartender can be seen crouching behind the bar on the left side of the photograph. 067 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 9 is written in pencil on the side of the back
A blurry image of a man wearing a suit and a white headband around his forehead looking down at his hands, as he sits at what seems like a dinner table. Two men in suits can be seen in the background on either side of him. 006 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 6 is written in pencil on the side of the back
The image shows two men and suits at what appears to be the front of the stage. The man on the right is holding a standing microphone in one hand while his other arm is clasped around the shoulders of the second man, who is standing with his suit jacket open. Behind them is a man that appears to be sitting near a drum set. Part of a piano can be seen off to the left side. There is a banner sign in the top right corner of the photograph, near the ceiling of the stage, that says "Season's Best." 067 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 3 is written in pencil on the side of the back
The image shows a man in a suit with a white headband tied around his foreheard looking to the side and holding what appears to be a suitcase. He also appears to have a lollipop in his mouth. Two other men in suits sit on either side of him. The one on the right appears to be laughing as he raises something towards his mouth, potentially to eat. 062 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 2 is written in pencil on the side of the back
The image shows three men in suits sitting at a long table. The man on the right is standing and wrapping what looks like a white headband around the forehead of the man in the middle. The middle man appears to have a lollipop in his mouth. The man on the left looks on, laughing. 062 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 1 is written in pencil on the side of the back
The image shows three men in suits at a table. The one on the right has his back turned towards the camera, looking at the one in the middle. The man in the middle wears a white headband tied around his forehead and has what apppears to be a lollipop in his mouth. He is looking directly at the camera. The man n the left is sitting in the background, partially cut off by the photograph. 062 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 5 is written in pencil on the side of the back
The image shows a man in a suit and bowtie standing with his hands wrapped around a standing microphone as he smiles to the side. The backs or profiles of two men's head can be seen at the foreground of the photograph, as they appear to be sitting at some kind of music stand. There is a banner sign in the top left corner in the background that says, "Season's Best." 067 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 7 is written in pencil on the side of the back.
The image shows at least part of a stage in what appears to be a bar. Two men sit playing instruments. One man is playing the piano, back to the camera, and the other is playing a drumset, looking towards the piano player. There is a banner sign in the background, in the center above the stage, that says, "Season's Best." 062 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 8 is written in pencil on the side of the back.
The image shows ten people in a bar. Eight of them are standing, posed for the photograph. Most are standing or sitting at a bar, although one is sitting on the ground, as the man behind him seems to be balancing a drink on his head. A bartender is seen on the left side, behind the bar, and one last man is standing in the back right corner, facing the wall. 067 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 4 is written in pencil on the side of the back.
The image shows ten men in suits standing or sitting around a bar. Most of them are holding up a drink towards the camera. 098 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 4 is written in pencil on the side of the back.
The image shows six men in suits standing on a stage, clustered in groups of three around two music stands that say "BART" on the bottom. One man sits on the left, playing the piano. The banner sign on the center of the wall above the stage says, "To You Season's Best." 098 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 8 is written in pencil on the side of the back.
The image shows a group of four men sitting or standing at a bar, smiling towards the camera, arms slung around each other. Most are holding up a drink. A bartender in a white coat stands behind the bar, on the left side, looking on. A sign behind the bar, near the liquor shelf says, "No ladies allowed at the bar." 098 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 1 is written in pencil on the side of the back.
The image shows a man standing in front of a stage in a suit, arms outstretched by his sides. Three other men are at stage, one playing the piano at the left, on estanding in the center in front of two music stands, and one seated at the drums on the right. The banner sign on the center of the wall above the stage says, "To You Season's Best." 098 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 5 is written in pencil on the side of the back.
The image shows ten men in suits (six seated, four standing) gathered around a table in what appears to be a bar. Everyone is smiling at the camera, and most are holding drinks. 098 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 2 is written in pencil on the side of the back.
The image shows seven men in suits standing or sitting around a bar. Most are holding glasses up as if toasting, and one man on the left is holding his arm out to the side. 098 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. The number 7 is written in pencil on the side of the back.
The image shows 24 men and women standing outside a building in what appears to be a wooded area. Most are wearing casual clothing and are smiling at the camera. Edmund is standing in the center of the photograph in a striped shirt. The sign above the door of the building in the background says, "Closed Mondays." A sign on the building to the right is cut off, but "CE-- EL--" can be seen. The back of the photograph is stamped with "William Askwith 75 Dwight St. Springfield, Mass." Askwith was a Springfield resident who served in World War II alongside Edmund.
Springfield Mutual Association Christmas Party
Office parties--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
The image is the top portion of a newspaper dated December 28, 1951 for The Chemical Division News (page 3). The headline reads, "Springfield Mutual Association Christmas Party," and has a long banner photograph below that showing a large group of people gathered around banquet tables. The caption below this photograph reads, "Mutual Association members were served a full turkey dinner at the Ivy House in West Springfield. Seventy Association members and their guests attended." Below that are two more photographs. The bottom left photograph shows someone in a Santa costume handing a gift over to a woman in a patterned dress and coat. The caption reads, "Mrs. Don Reynolds gets the second prize from Saint Nick. This prize, one of many given was a G-E ship's clock." The bottom right photograph shows a group of people sitting around a table as someone in a Santa costume reaches down towards one woman's place at the table and another man behnid her holds a box in his hands. The caption reads, "Santa (Irv Watson) is presenting the first gardenia of the many given to the ladies. First recipient is Ona Uchtman, Al Tompkin's guest. The men got cigars, here being distributed by Ed Midura."
Springfield Mutual Association Christmas Party Part 2
This newspaper clipping has three photographs with captions underneath. The left photograph shows a group of people sitting at a banquet table and smiling towards the camera. The caption reads, "Three of the bachelors-for-a-night are pinning their absent ladies' gardenias in their own lapels. The "bachelors" are, left to right; Elwin Robbins, Ted Ziegler, and Paul Chrzan." The center photograph shows someone in a santa costume giving a large gift to a man and a woman. The caption reads, "Irv Watson, playing Santa Claus presented the first prize to Mrs. Lena Rodowicz. Pete Rodowicz bears up under the burden, a G-E electric roaster." The right photograph shows a large group of people sitting at tables or dancing. The caption reads, "Ted Lockwood's music for dancing made the after dinner partying a great success. Ted and his group had a number of novelties that kept spirits high."
Two men sitting at a picnic table in what looks like a covered outdoor pavilion. The man on the right is wearing a white shirt and is smiling at the camera while holding up a Goebel beer bottle. The man on the right (Edmund) is wearing a striped shirt and is looking towards his companion while smiling. There appears to be another man in the right of the background, although he is cut off in the photograph.
A group of people sitting at a picnic table, under a covered pavilion, enjoying a meal. Edmund is sitting, back towards the camera, in the right of the photograph.