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The Silver Presentation Delegation
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Members of the official Silver Presentation Delegation on board the USS "Wisconsin". Bottom left to right: Judge Rosenberry, Captain Roper, and Oscar Rennebohm Standing left to right: E.N. Doan, William Schwanke, and John Dickinson.
October 26, 1945
Publication Information
| Date Created | October 26, 1945 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | U.S.S. Wisconsin silver service presentation recording and photographs, 1945 |
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| Call Number | PH 1486 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Silver Presentation Delegation and Wives
October 26, 1945
The official delegation party with their wives at the ceremony of silver service presentation aboard the USS "Wisconsin". Seated left to right are Judge Rosenberry, Captain Roper, and Lieutenant Go...
Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry
October 26, 1945
Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry leaving the stand after delivering the address presenting the Wisconsin Silver Service aboard the USS "Wisconsin".
U.S.S Wisconsin
October 26, 1945
Elevated view of the USS Wisconsin Silver Presentation ceremony, with the ship's guns in the foreground.
Captain Roper Speaking On USS Wisconsin
October 26, 1945
Captain Roper of the USS Wisconsin speaking aboard ship at a presentation ceremony of a silver service from the people of Wisconsin to the battleship. Governor Oscar Rennebohm is visible on the left.
Silver Service on Display
October 26, 1945
The silver service, which was a gift of the State to the USS "Wisconsin," on display during the presentation ceremony.
U.S.S. Wisconsin
October 23, 1945
Aerial view of U.S.S. Wisconsin (BB-64) in San Francisco Bay. Several boats can be seen in the water near the ship and San Francisco is visible in the background.
