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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Date:: 1935
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Admiral W. D. Leahy aboard, taken from the air

Date:: 1939
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Capt. R. A. Dawes

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) flying the flags of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Admiral W.D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, during Fleet Problem 20, taken from the air

Date:: March 20, 1939
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) anchored at sea with flags flying and American flag prominent on stern

Creator:: Winstead, Geo M.
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30)

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Mary Ellen Bute (maid of honor), Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor), and Charlotte Williams (special guest) on platform at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony

Date:: September 7, 1929
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Charlotte Williams, special guest at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony and great granddaughter of Sam Houston

Date:: September 7, 1929
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Lawrence F. Kondzela, S/1c

Date:: 1940s
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Mary Ellen Bute, Maid of Honor at launching ceremonies for USS Houston (CA-30)

Date:: September 7, 1929
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) and large crowd at launching ceremony

Date:: September 7, 1929
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

1000 Houston Volunteers

Date:: May 30, 1942
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Capt. William Baggaley

Date:: 1936
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

A.G. Kirchner

Date:: 1930s
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Farewell Dance

Date:: June 11, 1937
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) slides down the ways with American flag displayed on its stern, launching ceremony

Date:: September 7, 1929
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) at Tjilatjap, Java, with colors at half-mast pending return of her funeral party

Date:: 1942
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Seaplane on USS Houston (CA-30)

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Elisabeth Holcombe, ship's sponsor at launching ceremonies for USS Houston (CA-30)

Date:: September 7, 1929
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Hopkins

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) in China

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Boxer Frank L. H. "Butch" Pistole

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) in Manila Bay

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy and Toar entertain

Date:: December 25, 1936
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Marine detachment billeted at Dong Shing mill

Date:: March 14, 1932
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Tailor with pressing iron

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Model presentation, USS Houston (CA-30), Oscar Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth Holcombe Crosswell, A.D. Simpson

Date:: 1958
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Mrs. Pressler plays the piano

Date:: December 25, 1936
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

U.S. Navy plane submerged at sea

Date:: 1934
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) presented with a piano

Date:: December 25, 1936
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Capt. Albert H. Rooks

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

[Alread?] and two other crew members

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Boats

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

R.E. Saunders and other crew members

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Phillipines Prison

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

HM de Ruyter

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Ellis

Date:: September 13, 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Lester W. Rehfeld at parents' house

Date:: September 1940
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Boxer Frank L.H. "Butch" Pistole (left) and Joe Lewdanski (right)

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Crew members in F Division, USS Houston (CA-30), Manila, Philippines

Date:: March 1, 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Cardinellie, standing in front of the ocean

Date:: 1939
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Mrs. Claud Hammill christens the new USS Houston (CL-81) during launching ceremony

Creator:: U.S. Navy
Date:: June 19, 1943
Rights:: No Copyright - United States
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Anti-aircraft control groups

Date:: 1934
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) on the Yangtze River

Date:: 1930s
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Main Street in Olongapo, Philippine Islands

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Houston Ball, The Canidrome, Shangai

Date:: 1930
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

John B. Stefanek, USS Houston baseball team

Date:: 1940
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Change of command ceremony (Capt. Jesse B. Oldendorf to Capt. Albert H. Rooks)

Date:: August 30, 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Santa Claus and Mickey Mouse on deck

Date:: December 25, 1936
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Upper-class house

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Goat

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Admiral Thomas Hart presenting Asiatic Fleet belts to boxers

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Swimming at Officer's Landing

Date:: 1932
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

1000 Houston Volunteers in front of Music Hall

Date:: May 30, 1942
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

HMAS Perth

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) passing San Jacinto Monument and Battleground

Date:: April 17, 1939
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CL-81) launching ceremony

Creator:: U.S. Navy
Date:: June 19, 1943
Rights:: No Copyright - United States
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston's party to USS Kent

Creator:: Photo Finishing Corporation
Date:: January 24, 1933
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) after refit

Date:: 1939-1940
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) alongside USS Augusta

Date:: 1940
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Lester W. Rehfeld

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, Cruiser Houston Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

HM de Ruyter

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Five crew members seated with beer

Date:: May 14, 1938
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30)

Creator:: Schwarz, Otto
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

The Seagoing Cowboys

Date:: December 25, 1936
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Chiefs of the USS Houston

Date:: October 1932
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Cardinellie, sitting in front of the ocean

Date:: 1939
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

HMAS Perth

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) slides down the ways at its launching ceremony

Date:: September 7, 1927
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

HM Evertsen

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Capt. Guy Baker (right), with scroll from Cruiser Houston Committee and Christmas piano

Date:: December 25, 1936
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

I. Roy Coats in the South Pacific

Date:: July 1934
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Lt. Vanzant, a native of Houston, presenting the city's gift to the ship

Date:: December 25, 1936
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

F.G. Polk and Frank D. Ellis in front of Elks Club

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Rear Admiral William A. Glassford and 1000 Houston Volunteers

Creator:: Houston Chronicle
Date:: May 30, 1942
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) and USS Augusta (CA-31)

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Boxer Frank L.H. "Butch" Pistole

Date:: 1941
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Otto Schwarz

Date:: 1940
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Crew members at back of barracks

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Crew members: L-R, [Hanie,] A. Malone

Date:: 1939
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Henry Nickel being presented with the Bronze Star by Capt. A.C. Olney

Creator:: U.S. Navy
Date:: 1947
Rights:: No Copyright - United States
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Model presentation, USS Houston (CA-30), Mr. Ewing, Mr. L. B. Christenson (who repaired and repainted model)

Date:: 1958
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

William C. Batchelor, Jr.

Date:: 1929
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) with President Franklin D. Roosevelt on board in Caribbean

Creator:: U.S. Navy
Date:: 1939
Rights:: No Copyright - United States
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Crew on deck

Creator:: Joseffa Photo Studio
Date:: 1930s
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) passing San Jacinto Monument and Battleground,

Date:: April 17, 1939
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Christmas piano

Date:: 1936
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Crew on deck

Date:: 1932?
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) in Ship Channel, taken from the air

Creator:: Southwest Air Services
Date:: 1930
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) passing San Jacinto Monument and Battleground

Date:: April 17, 1939
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston naming announcement, arrival of Navy Secretary Curtis D. Wilbur at Southern Pacific Station

Date:: September 7, 1927
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Capt. Francis Cogswell

Date:: September 1939
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

USS Houston (CA-30) in Wangpoo [Huangpu] River

Date:: 1930s
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Adm. Jesse B. Oldendorf

Creator:: U.S. Navy
Date:: 1940
Rights:: No Copyright - United States
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Capt. Guy Baker

Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Carolyn Londahl entertains with a tap dance

Date:: December 25, 1936
Rights:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Provenance:: Cruiser Houston Collection, USS Houston & Military History Research Collection, and University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

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