Title: UA 480.19 John B. Methe Photo Collection
Description: 111 photographs from the Naval service of George William Cummings. Cummings served on USS Portland (CA 33) in the early 20th century.
Accession#: UA 480
Catalog#: UA 480.19
Donor: John B. Methe
Copyright Owner: NHHC
Circa: 1930s
Collection Guide:
The collection consists of 111 photos from the Naval service of George William Cummings. He served on USS Portland (CA 33) during the early 20th century. Photographs show: life on USS Portland (CA); Crossing the Line ceremonies; USS Fox (DD 234); USS Borie (DD 215); USS Crowninshield (DD 134); Valdez, Alaska; Alaskan Railway; boats off Long Beach, California; USS Lexington (CV 2) & USS Chicago (CA 29) off San Clemente, California; San Diego skyline in 1934; North Island off San Diego, California; Tacoma, Washington on 4 July 1936; plane launches from USS Portland; USS Portland baseball team in 1935; 3rd Company Graduation Photo from Newport, Rhode Island on 21 November 1932.
For information about the rest of the collection: NHHCPhotoArchives@Navy.mil
