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2014.40 Merril Bauer Collection

Merril Bauer Collection
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Title: Merril Bauer Collection
Caption: Collection photo # 2014.40.01 - String Band in South Pacific
Description: Photo album (disassembled) during the naval service of Joseph Holub stationed in the South Pacific (Pago Pago, Samoa & Philippines) in the early 1900s. Scenes include ship's crew (USS Wheeling); Crossing the Line Ceremonies; native villages and villagers of Pago Pago (including governor's residence and naval hospital); USS Wheeling (gunboat #14) & Navy band members. Also included are several color post cards of scenes from Cuba & Manila, Philippines dated 1906 & 1907.
Accession #: 2014
Catalog #: 2014.40
Donor: Merril Bauer
Copyright Owner: Naval History & Heritage Command
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