This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph caption dated October 16, 1959 reads, "Nike, nation's number one defense weapon, will be on display for last day today at Pacific Telephone Company Open House, 11272 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. With missile, from left, are CWO Donald H. Ryan, WO Peter S. Koblis, SP4 Reuben E. Sorrow and Sgt. Thomas J. Bowersfield, all of Newhall station, "B" Battery, 4th Missile Bn., 65th Artillery, who man rocket for exhibit. Open House hours for closing day will be from 1 to 9 p.m."
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Army Guided missile bases--California--Chatsworth (Los Angeles) Antiaircraft missiles--United States Military weapons--United States Soldiers--United States Air weapons Nike rocket Mountains--California, Southern Men--California--Los Angeles Chatsworth (Los Angeles, Calif.) Santa Susana Mountains (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
