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NHF-112 USS Chicago Collection

46 copy prints and negatives made from acetate originals which were disposed of. Shown are personnel and activities on board USS Chicago (1889-1923) during the period it served as flagship of the Submarine Force, circa 1918. Of note are Commander Chester W. Nimitz, Captain Samuel Robison, Lieutenant Sherwood Picking. Activities seen include the band playing, coaling ship, and a submarine underway.
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Title: USS Chicago Collection
Caption: Collection Photo # NHF-112-B.01: Commander Chester Nimitz on board USS Chicago, circa 1921.
Description: 46 copy prints and negatives made from acetate originals which were disposed of. Shown are personnel and activities on board USS Chicago (1889-1923) during the period it served as flagship of the Submarine Force, circa 1918. Of note are Commander Chester W. Nimitz, Captain Samuel Robison, Lieutenant Sherwood Picking. Activities seen include the band playing, coaling ship, and a submarine underway.
Accession #: NHF
Catalog #: NHF-112
Donor: Naval Historical Foundation
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
After this Year: 1917
Before this Year: 1923
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