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Title
Admiral Spencer S. Wood and staff board the Baltimore, San Pedro, 1920
Contributor
Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Date Created and/or Issued
November 1920
1920-11
Publication Information
Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution
UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection
Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information
US
Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Rear Admiral Spencer S. Wood and staff board the Baltimore preparing to take command of the Blue Feet. The Admiral and others are in salute, while the sailors stand at attention.
This photograph appears with the article, "The Mighty Guardians of Our Western Shores." Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 1920: VIII1.
Text from newspaper caption: Rear-Admiral Spencer S. Wood and staff arrive on board the Baltimore to take command of the Blue Fleet.
Handwritten on negative: Admiral Spencer S. Woods [sic].
Text from negative sleeve: Woods [sic], Spencer S. Adm.
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_2468
ark:/21198/zz002dc7n6
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Cruisers (Warships)--American--California--Los Angeles
Admirals--American--California--Los Angeles
Sailors--American--California--Los Angeles
Baltimore (Cruiser)
Wood, Spencer Shepherd, 1861-1940
United States. Navy
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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