NHF-031 Admiral Hilary P. Jones Collection

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NHF-031-A
5 images of the aftermath of Samoan Hurricane (or Apia cyclone) of 1889. Includes images of the following ships: USS TRENTON, USS VANDALIA, AND USS NIPSIC; SMS EBER, SMS ADLER, and SMS OLGA (German) in APIA, SAMOA. Also an image of the U.S. Consulate at Apia (note that this image has been removed and replaced by a printout of its NHC Online Library page, NH 97924).
NHF-031-B
Originally consisted of 10 negatives of miscellaneous Hawaiian scenes, houses, etc, but the negatives were nitrate and have been thrown out. 6 prints remain in the collection.
NHF-031-C
12 images of Incan ruins in PACHACAMAC, Panama, including one image of human skeletons.
NHF-031-D
15 images of “Neptune Party” (Crossing the equator) in 1923, USS SEATTLE (CA-11), with Admiral Jones on board.
NHF-031-E
18 miscellaneous images of sightseeing on the U.S. West Coast, c. 1923. 5 scenic views of the COLUMBIA RIVER, Oregon. 3 images of Market Street, Chinatown, and Ferry Building SAN FRANCISCO. 9 images from a HOLLYWOOD studio tour, including one image of Admiral Jones’s staff officers with Tom MIX at Fox Studios, and 2 images of the filming of a caveman scene. Officers pictured with Mix include: Captain J.C. PRYOR (M.C.); Commander M.W. SMYTH; Commander R.B. HILLIARD (C.C.); Lieutenant T.A.M. CRAVEN; Captain J.K. TAUSSIG; Captain J.T. HARRIS (?); Commander Benjamin DUTTON; Commander R.C. DAVIS; Lieutenant D.C. RAMSEY.
NHF-031-F
36 miscellaneous images, including views of Jones on flagship (U.S. Fleet) SEATTLE; Parades at FORT SHAFTER, T.H.; USS CONNECTICUT (BB-18) at HONOLULU, T.H.; USS SEATTLE at SAN DIEGO, CA; USS COLUMBIA (AG-9); dinner programs and calling cards; images of SEATTLE with Admiral Jones aboard, at PEARL HARBOR, T.H.; images of children swimming and diving; 1 image of three young boys dressed in sailors’ uniforms, Panama. All images c. 1922-1923. Other personnel include: Major General Charles P. SUMMERALL; Rear Admiral George W. WILLIAMS; Rear Admiral E. SIMPSON; Colonel W.F. HASE; Brigadier General J.D. BARRETTE; Captain George L.T. STONE; Captain Paul E. PEABODY; Lieutenant D.C. RAMSEY; Lieutenant R. CRICHELOW; Captain A.W. MARSHALL; Lieutenant Commander Patrick BELLINGER.
NHF-031-G
42 miscellaneous images, including sightseeing sailors; swimming sailors; mascots; Battleships towing targets at Battle Practice; Captain TAYLOR EVANS, USN. Locations include: NUREMBURG, GERMANY (Churches, homes, medieval sites); HAMPTON ROADS, NEWPORT NEWS, & TANGIER SOUND, VA; WAIKIKI BEACH, Honolulu, T.H. c. 1918-1923.
NHF-031-H
Album/book about Hawaii titled Hawaii, U.S.A: A Souvenir of “The Crossroads of the Pacific”, inscribed and presented by Governor FARRINGTON of Hawaii, to Admiral Jones, c. 1922-1923.
NHF-031-I
14 portrait photos of JONES, his wife, friends and possible relations.
3 bust views (photographers include HARRIS & EWING, Washington, DC.) c. 1920-1921;
1 of painting by Bjorn EGELI (20th Century);
2 full length while Commander, Battleships, Atlantic Fleet on board USS PENNSYLVANIA (BB-38), c. 1922-1923. One shows background deck decorated for reception & dance, Panama. (Photographers include Edwin LEVICK, NY.)
4 images of Mrs. H.P. JONES (Photographers include Elias GOLDENSKY, Philadelphia, PA; THORS, San Francisco, CA; H. Walter BARNETT, London.)
1 image of Rear Admiral E.H.C. LEUTZ, USN, c. 1907 (Photographer: G.V. BUCK, Washington, DC)
1 image of Rear Admiral Frank B. UPHAM, June, 1933
1 image of Rear Admiral Frank E. BEATTY (Photographer: David B. EDMONSTON, Washington, DC)
NHF-031-J
10 portraits of crew & officers on various ships on which Jones served
2 images from USS CHARLESTON (C-22), 1917, while serving on convoy escort & “Raider Guard”; Personnel include: Lieutenant G.E. BRANDT; Lieutenant C.W. CROSSE; Lieutenant Commander R. HENDERSON; Commander E.H. CAMPBELL; Captain H.P. Jones; Lieutenant S.F. HEIM; Assistant Surgeon W.A. BRAMS. 1 image USS COLUMBIA (AG-9), c. 1922 view of CINCUS Staff in the wardroom of ship. Admiral Jones in command. Personnel include: Commander B. Dutton, Jr.; Commander E.G. OBERLIN; Lieutenant Commander W.S. FARBER; Lieutenant Commander J. JAMES; Lieutenant T.A.M. Craven; Captain B.R. PATRICK (ChC); Lieutenant A.R. MACK; Lieutenant R.L. PORTER; Captain C.E. RIGGS (MC); Captain G. BROWN (SC); Commander R.B. Hilliard (CC); Lieutenant Colonel J.W. WADLEIGH (USMC).
1 image USS MARYLAND (BB-46), c. 1923, staff of CINCUS, Admiral P. Jones. Personnel include: Rear Admiral G.W. Williams; Admiral H.P. Jones; Captain C.E. Riggs (MC); Captain G. Brown (SC); Commander R.C. DAVIES; Lieutenant T.A.M. Craven; Commander H.F. LEARY; Commander B. Dutton, Jr.; Lieutenant Colonel J.W. Wadleigh, USMC; Commander W.W. SMITH; Commander R.B. Hilliard (CC); Lieutenant D.C. Ramsey. 2 images of the USS SCORPION (PY-3), c. 1900 and small picture of unidentified crew, c. 1904.
1 image USS MAYFLOWER (PY-1), c. 1902. Officer personnel include: Lieutenant H.P. Jones; Lieutenant Commander A. GLEAVES (CO); Lieutenant E.P. STONE (MC); Lieutenant C.T. JEWELL; Lieutenant C.L. POOR; Lieutenant Junior Grade WOODS; Ensign A. BUCHANAN; Paymaster J.H. MERRIAM
US Schoolship SARATOGA, c. 1901. Personnel pictured include: Lieutenant H.P. Jones; Commander W.J. BARNETTE; Lieutenant S.V. GRAHAM. 1 photo of USS CHICAGO (C), c. 1900. Persons pictured include: Lieutenant Commander R.G. DENIG; Lieutenant W.H. BUCK; Lieutenant H.P. Jones [on ladder]; Captain G. BARNETT, USMC; Lieutenant E. LLOYD, Jr.; (2 unidentified women). USS SEATTLE photo of mess stewards with instruments and mascot, c. 1923. 2 photos of reproductions: USS MOHICAN (ScSlp) ca. 1880s note: cannon-hope-hauled, muzzle loaded Civil War “soda bottle.” Photo in Roscoe & Freeman’s Picture History of the U.S. Navy, 1956. 1 photo of 5 unidentified officers.
NHF-031-K
9 photos of the launching ceremonies of USS HILARY P. JONES (DD-427) on Dec. 14, 1939 at the CHARLESTON, S.C. Navy Yard. Sponsored by Mrs. H.P. Jones. Personnel include: Rear Admiral W.H. ALLEN, USN (Commander of the Navy Yard).
NHF-031-L
4 miscellaneous photos and 1 letter (identified).
1 image of US Legation to PETROPOLIS, BRAZIL, May, 1900. Taken during a visit by officers of the US South Atlantic Station Squadron to the US Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary Colonel Charles Page BRYAN. Ships represented include: USS Chicago (1889-1935); USS MONTGOMERY (C-9); USS WILMINGTON (PG-8).
Persons depicted include: Lieutenant W.P. WHITE; Ensign A. BRONSON, Jr.; Medical Director H. WELLS; Lieutenant Commander R.G. Denig; Lieutenant J.R. BRADY; Mrs. SEEGER; Ensign L.C. PALMER; Commander J.P. MERRELL (commanding USS Montgomery); Ensign J.F. MARSHALL, Jr.; Chaplain C.H. DICKENS (DICKINS); Lieutenant E. Lloyd, Jr.; Rear Admiral W.S. SCHLEY; Naval Cadet I.M. MAJOR; Private Sec’y JONES; CON. GEM. SEEGER; Paymaster A.F. HUNTINGTON; Lieutenant B.W. WELLS, Jr., Minister C.P. BRYAN; Lieutenant Commander J.H. SEARS; Paymaster R.T.M. BALL; Naval Cadet J.R. COOMBS (Combs); Captain G. Barnett, USMC; Lieutenant H.P. Jones; Surgeon A.M.D. MCCARMICK; Lieutenant W.H. Buck; Ensign A.E. KALBACH; Legation Parrot.
1 image of Officers of USS HIST (1898-1911) inspecting blockhouse on SAN JUAN HILL, CUBA.
1 image of Inspection on SOUTHFIELD NAVAL TRAINING STATION, NEWPORT, RI, c. 1916-1917. Identified personnel include: Captain H.P. Jones; Commander Rufus Z. JOHNSTON (C.O., Newport). 1 image of US Fleet at GUANTANAMO, CUBA, c. 1922. Identified ships include: USS Columbia.
NHF-031-M
6 miscellaneous unidentified photos of buildings and ceremonies, possibly Hawaii. Green Valley Tea Room.
NHF-031-N
3 oversize photos.
1 image of USS DELAWARE (BB-28); USS NORTH DAKOTA (BB-29); USS PROMETHEUS (AR-3) & USS Columbia. NH 83740. 1 image of Mrs. James C. Frazer with servants and dogs, 1930-sent as New Year greeting to Admiral and Mrs. H.P. Jones [Photographer: Canter-Bailey, Washington, DC]
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