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Members of the Orleans Life-Saving Station, Orleans, Mass.

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GUSN

GUSN-175352

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Description

Two members of the Orleans Life Saving Station in Orleans, Massachusetts stand together to have their photograph taken.

Details

Descriptive Terms

life-saving stations
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Inscription

H.E. Higgins, Surfman, No.1 ; N.P. Hopkins promoted from No.7 Surfman to No.4 (handwritten)

Physical Description

1 photograph ; 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1922-08-22

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.2230.0040.003

Acquisition Type

Estate

Image Dimensions

3 1/2 x 4 1/4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Orleans (Barnstable county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Other People

Hopkins, N. P.
Higgins, H. E., Mr.

Other Organizations

United States. Life-Saving Service

Subjects

Lifeboat crew members

Description Level

Item

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