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United States (Steamship)

 Organization

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Bill Candler Collection

 Collection — 4 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2018-024
Scope and Contents

Three 1978 photographs of the SS United States when it was docked at Norfolk International Terminals in Norfolk, Virginia. Also, 15 photographs of ships in the Elizabeth River with a backdrop of downtown Norfolk during Liberty Sail of the Americas in 1986. Also, 14 photographs of the demolition of First American Bank at 300 Main Street on June 12, 1988 in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Also, one undated aerial photograph featuring Mowbray Arch.

Dates: created: 1978, 1986, 1988; Other: Date acquired: 06/03/2018

S. S. United States Collection

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2016-073
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous materials related to the S. S. United States luxury passenger liner. Includes materials from a 1984 public auction for items on board the ship, which took place at Norfolk International Terminal in Norfolk, Virginia. Also includes photographs from 1992 when the S. S. United States was towed to Turkey from Newport News, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1940, 1984, 1992, undated; Other: Date acquired: 09/14/2016