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Pensacola Maritime vs. Texas Company, May 31, 1922 Paul Carter Correspondence
Title
Pensacola Maritime vs. Texas Company, May 31, 1922 Paul Carter Correspondence.
Author
Paul Carter, Judge Carter
Abstract/Description
May 31, 1922 letter from Paul Cater, attorney and counselor at law in Marianna, FL, to Judge Carter in Pensacola congratulating him on the case. June 2, 1922 response.
Identifier
folder1207_pensacolamaritimecorpvsthetexascorp_386_391
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Canvas Hangars and Coal Shed, 1914-1915
Title
Canvas Hangars and Coal Shed, 1914-1915.
Author
U.S. Navy, D. McMahon
Abstract/Description
Photo of the canvas hangars and Building 27, known as the Coal Shed, at the Naval Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Florida taken around 1914-1915. Men can be seen possibly chopping wood by the Coal Shed in the right hand side of the photo. Men and children can also be seen in the bottom of the photo resting upon a wooden ramp for one of the Curtiss flyers and a stamp of D. McMahon, Pensacola, FLA can be seen in the bottom right of the photo indicating the possible photographer.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_1914photo_hangarsandcoalshed(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
AB-2 Launch from Coal Barge, April 16, 1915
Title
AB-2 Launch from Coal Barge, April 16, 1915.
Author
U.S. Navy, LTJG Patrick N. L. Bellinger
Abstract/Description
Photo of aviator Patrick Bellinger successfully launching from U.S. Navy Coal Barge No. 214 in Pensacola, Florida on April 16, 1915. The back of the photo holds an archival summary as well as an official U.S. Navy stamp of credit.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_april1915photo_ab2launching
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Canvas Hangars Along the Beach, 1914-1915
Title
Canvas Hangars Along the Beach, 1914-1915.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the Canvas hangars along the beach at the Naval Aeronautical Station Pensacola, Fl. taken circa 1914-1915. Men dig out the beach while others work on Curtiss se planes that rest on the ramps to their respective hangars.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_1914-1915photo_tenthangarsandhydroplanes(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Flying Boat on Ramp by Canvas Tents, 1914-1915
Title
Flying Boat on Ramp by Canvas Tents, 1914-1915.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of two Curtiss flying boats sat upon wooden ramps which extend from the canvas hangars at the Naval Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Florida. Taken sometime in 1914 or 1915, a Curtiss model F sits in the foreground while a Curtiss AH rests at the end of it's own ramp. Navy men can be seen working and chatting on AH's ramp as well.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_1914-1915photo_f-boatsandtenthangars(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Aerial View of the U.S.S. North Carolina, 1915-1916
Title
Aerial View of the U.S.S. North Carolina, 1915-1916.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Aerial photo of the U.S.S. North Carolina and the Navy Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Fl. taken circa 1915-1916. Canvas hangars can be seen on the beach in the left-hand side of the photo. The North Carolina is docked along Allegheny Pier. The back of the photo has descriptive information penciled upon the back as well as an archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_c.a.1914-1916photo_aerialofussnorthcarolina
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Pilot and Photographer in Curtiss Seaplane, December 1915
Title
Pilot and Photographer in Curtiss Seaplane, December 1915.
Author
U.S. Navy, Walter Leroy Richardson, Lt. Earle F. Johnson
Abstract/Description
Photo of Navy photographer Walter Leroy Richardson, left, and Lt. Earle F. Johnson, right, in a Curtiss seaplane at the Naval Aeronautic Station Pensacola, December 1915. The pair performed the first recorded aerial photography mission. The back of one photo holds descriptive text written in pencil as well as an archival summary. A duplicate photo was omitted due to redundancy of the front image but the back was retained here which provides a biography of Richardson as well as an official...
Show morePhoto of Navy photographer Walter Leroy Richardson, left, and Lt. Earle F. Johnson, right, in a Curtiss seaplane at the Naval Aeronautic Station Pensacola, December 1915. The pair performed the first recorded aerial photography mission. The back of one photo holds descriptive text written in pencil as well as an archival summary. A duplicate photo was omitted due to redundancy of the front image but the back was retained here which provides a biography of Richardson as well as an official Navy credit stamp.
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Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_dec1915photo_pilotsincurtiss
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Photo of Beach at NAS Pensacola, February 1914
Title
Photo of Beach at NAS Pensacola, February 1914.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the beach at the Naval Aeronautic Station, Pensacola taken sometime in early 1914. The photo showcases many of the buildings of the station including Building 38 in the right hand side and the water tower in the background. The condition of the beach is conspicuous. The back of the photo has extra details on who the photo was sent to in February 1914 as well as an archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_feb14-1914photo_picturetosecnav
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Curtiss F-Boats and AH In Water, 1914-1916
Title
Curtiss F-Boats and AH In Water, 1914-1916.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of Curtiss flying boats and a model AH hydroplane on the beach at the Naval Aeronautics Station Pensacola, taken sometime after the planes arrived in January 1914. A model AH plane is currently being taxied into the water. Flying boats are close to the camera than the model AH's which sit farther down the beach.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_jan1914photo_curtissflyingboatsandahhydroplanes(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
View West of NAS from Observation Tower, 1918-1919
Title
View West of NAS from Observation Tower, 1918-1919.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
View looking west across NAS Pensacola taken 1918-1919 from the Seaplane Observation Tower. A Burgess N-9H seaplane rests in the water along the beach, one more resides on the dock, and three aircraft fly towards base in the top left corner of the photo. Buildings are painted with camouflage.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_c.a.1918-1919photo_westfromobservationtower(2)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Taxiing Burgess N-9, 1918
Title
Taxiing Burgess N-9, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of Burgess N-9 taxiing along the water at NAS Pensacola, taken early 1918.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_c.a.Jan-July1918photo_burgessN-9taxiing(2)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Aerial View of Advanced Redoubt, 1918
Title
Aerial View of Advanced Redoubt, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the Advanced Redoubt of Fort San Carlos de Barrancas taken from a dirigible over the Naval Air Station Pensacola, 1918. The shadow of the blimp is visible in the lower left corner.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_circa1918photo_aerialadvancedredoubt
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Aerial View of Pensacola Lighthouse, 1918
Title
Aerial View of Pensacola Lighthouse, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the Pensacola Lighthouse taken from the air sometime in 1918.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_circa1918photo_aerialoflighthouse(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Closed Tent Hangars, 1914-1916
Title
Closed Tent Hangars, 1914-1916.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the closed canvas hangars along the beach at the Navy Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Fl. taken circa 1914-1916. The photo seems to show rough weather and the conditions planes were housed in before metal hangars were constructed. On the back is information penciled in that appears to be dated 1914 which states that two airplanes were housed at the "Navy Yard" along with an archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_c.a.1914-1916photo_closedtenthangars
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Postcard Photo from the Bulkhead, 1914-1917
Title
Postcard Photo from the Bulkhead, 1914-1917.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photographic post card of sailors scrubbing wood benches and tables with stone upon a beach at the Navy Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Fl. circa 1914-1917. The photo was printed on post card paper and the back showcases it's intent to be used in such a way. The back also has an archival summary which notes that the photo was possibly taken from the Bulkhead pier.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_c.a.1914-1917photopostcard_frombulkhead
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Aerial Postcard Photo of the Navy Aeronautical Station, 1914
Title
Aerial Postcard Photo of the Navy Aeronautical Station, 1914.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Postcard photograph of the beach at the Naval Aeronautical Station, Pensacola looking west. The canvas hangars and coal shed are visible along the beach as well as Building 38 in the lower right. On the back showcases the postcard stamping as well as an archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_circa1914photopostcard_aerialview
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Athletic Field and Stands, 1918
Title
Athletic Field and Stands, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the athletic field and stands looking northeast at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, taken in late 1918. The dirigible hangar and floating hanger can be seen in the upper part of the photo.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_athleticfieldandstands(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Photographic Laboratory Building 258, 1918
Title
Photographic Laboratory Building 258, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the Photographic Laboratory, Building 258, at the Naval Air Station at Pensacola, Florida, taken sometime in 1918. The back of the photo contains descriptive information of where to find additional photos or info at the National Archives as well as an archival summary.
Identifier
NAS_1918_1918photo_bldg258thephotolab
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Aerial View of Northwest Florida, August 5, 1918
Title
Aerial View of Northwest Florida, August 5, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Aerial photo of a coastline along Northwest Florida taken on August 5, 1918. Structures are built directly upon the sand and coastline. The back of the photo contains a Navy credit stamp and an archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_Aug51918photo_aerialNWflorida
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Photo of NAS from Observation Tower, August 22, 1918
Title
Photo of NAS from Observation Tower, August 22, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the Naval Air Station Pensacola taken from the observation tower on August 22, 1918. The Pontoon hangar is along the coast while horses look on. A dock is under construction on the right and in the distance smoke trails from a factory in Pensacola. Math problems, a stamp from Fly Magazine, and an archival summary rest on the back of the photo.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_aug221918photo_NASlookingnorth
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