Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. Admiral William V. Pratt, chief of naval operations, is greeted by officers as he boards the U.S.S. Texas to speak at the transfer of command ceremony. He is pictured here wearing a black hat. Admiral Frank H. Schofield became commander-in-chief of the United States Fleet, succeeding Admiral Jehu V. Chase on a ceremony aboard the U. S. S. Texas, just off the coast of Los Angeles Harbor. A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the article, “Navy Guns Roar for Schofield,” Los Angeles Times, 16 Sept 1931: A1, 2. Text from negative sleeve: Chenea, Victor Airline Executive Handwritten on negative: Admiral Pratt (civilian) coming aboard
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uclamss_1429_1624 ark:/21198/zz002dc440
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Ships--American--California--Los Angeles Military officers--American--California--Los Angeles Military personnel Naval parades & ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Pratt, William Veazie, 1869-1957 Texas (Battleship)
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