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Members of the Orleans Life-Saving Station, Orleans, Mass.

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GUSN

GUSN-175350

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Description

These are members of the Orleans Life Saving Station in Orleans, Massachusetts where they are standing on a platform outside a boathouse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

life-saving stations
boathouses
surfboats
captains (military officers)
government
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Inscription

From Dame, Stoddard, Kendall, 374 Washington Street, Boston, Kodak, Premo, and Poco Cameras, Developing, Printing & Reloading (stamped)

Physical Description

1 photograph ; 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1922-08-22

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.2230.0040.002

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

4 3/4 x 6 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Orleans (Barnstable county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Other People

Charles, J. H.
Walker, A. H.
Kendrick, E. W., Mr.
Hopkins, N. P.
Young, M. K., Mr.
Kane, J., Mr.
Smith, A. E.

Other Organizations

United States. Life-Saving Service

Subjects

Lifeboat crew members

Description Level

Item

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