Caption: "1000 men of Houston, Texas are sworn into U.S. Navy in a mass enlistment ceremony to replace 1,000 lost on cruiser 'Houston'."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Houston, Texas
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375643
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
1000 Houston Volunteers in front of Music Hall
1942-05-30
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston 1000 volunteers shaping up for parade to Grand Central Station, May 30, 1942"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Houston, Texas
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375643
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
1000 Houston Volunteers in front of Music Hall
1942-05-30
eng
Inscription on back: "1000 USS Houston volunteers in parade formation to entrain at Grand Central Station, for San Diego Naval Training Station, May 30, 1942"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Houston, Texas
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375643
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
1000 Houston Volunteers in front of Music Hall
1942-05-30
eng
Inscription on back: "Parade formation 1000 USS Houston volunteers, May 30, 1942"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Houston, Texas
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375643
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
[Alread?] and two other crew members
eng
Inscription on back: "L- [Alread], Lanai"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Lanai, Hawaii
Hawaiian Territory
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 26
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
[Plaza Libertad]
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is a []. It was in a park at Iloilo, 1941"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Iloilo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
A.D. Simpson, chairman, Cruiser Houston Committee
eng
Caption on white card: "Simpson, A.D. - Chairman, Cruiser Houston Committee."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Simpson, A. D.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 12
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376033
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_174.jpg
A.G. Kirchner
193X
eng
Inscription on front: "A.G. Kirchner joined navy in Houston, Tex, born in Uvalde, Tex"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Kirchner, A. G.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 70
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376055
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Adm. Jesse B. Oldendorf
U.S. Navy
1940
eng
Caption on white card: "Oldendorf, Jesse B., Admiral, Commanding (in rank of Capt.) USS Houston 16 Oct. 1939 - 30 Aug. 1941"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Oldendorf, Jesse B.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 7
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376042
No Copyright - United States
index.cpd
Admiral Thomas Hart presenting Asiatic Fleet belts to boxers
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is a picture of Admiral Thomas Hart as he presented us with our Asiatic Fleet belts, 1941, Manila, P.I. 'Butch'"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Hart, Thomas Charles
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 65
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376000
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_267.jpg
Aerial view of Burma-Thai Railway
1942/1945
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375793
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_276.jpg
Airplane and evacuation of prisioners-of-war
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 47
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375761
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_245.jpg
Airplane and evacuation of prisoners-of-war
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_277.jpg
Airplane and evacuation of prisoners-of-war
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 47
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375761
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_238.jpg
American-British-Dutch-Australian (ABDA) memorial drawing
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
drawings (visual works)
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 42
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Anti-aircraft control groups
1934
eng
Inscription on back: "A.A. Control Groups, 1934"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Bangkok, Thailand
1945
eng
Inscription on back: "Bangkok"
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Bangkok, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 47
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Bangkok, Thailand
1945
eng
Inscription on back: "Bangkok"
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Bangkok, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 47
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_344.jpg
Baseball team
1940~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 83
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375608
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_011.jpg
Bell, "USS Houston 1930"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 2
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375702
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Boats
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is how they travel around the islands in there "outriggers". Olongapo, P.I. Looks just like it."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Olongapo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_242.jpg
Bombed section of wooden bridge at Tamarkan, Burma-Thai Railway
1945~
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 42
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Boxer Frank L. H. "Butch" Pistole
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "Frank Pistole, Asiatic Fleet Champion [illegible words]"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Pistole, Frank L. H.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 85
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375610
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Boxer Frank L.H. "Butch" Pistole
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "To Mother & Dad from Frank, Asiatic Fleet Champion, Light - Heavyweight. 1941, Manila, P.I. How do you like this sun tan"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Pistole, Frank L. H.
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 85
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375610
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_348.jpg
Boxer Frank L.H. "Butch" Pistole
1940
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Pistole, Frank L. H.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 84
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375609
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Boxer Frank L.H. "Butch" Pistole
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "To his uncle and aunt, From Frankie Pistole, U.S. Navy Asiatic Light Heavy Wt. Champion, 1941 Manila, P.I."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Pistole, Frank L. H.
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 85
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375610
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_347.jpg
Boxer Frank L.H. "Butch" Pistole
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Pistole, Frank L. H.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 84
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375609
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Boxer Frank L.H. "Butch" Pistole
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "Here is a picture of me with my Asiatic Fleet Championship belt. I'll send you a better one later. Love to mother & dad."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Pistole, Frank L. H.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 85
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375610
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Boxer Frank L.H. "Butch" Pistole (left) and Joe Lewdanski (right)
eng
Inscription on back: "This is me - [Mac Chainer] and Lewdanski, heavy wt. [Lane W. Mather] Fr [lost words] Pistole, [illegible words] wt champ of Asiatic Fleet, Manila P.I."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Pistole, Frank L. H.
Lewdanski, Joseph
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 84
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375609
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Boxer Frank L.H. "Butch" Pistole on left
eng
Inscription on back: "Me - & former sparring partner for Jack Demsey and the middle wt champ of the Marines out here."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Pistole, Frank L. H.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 84
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375609
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_259.jpg
Burma-Thai Railway
1942/1945
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_240.jpg
Burma-Thai Railway
1942/1945
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 42
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375756
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_260.jpg
Burma-Thai Railway
1942/1945
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_262.jpg
Burma-Thai Railway near Kanchanaburi, Thailand
1945~
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375794
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Business house
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "Believe it or not this is a business house. Iloilo, PI, 1941"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Iloilo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
C.B. Gillespie, original member of Cruiser Houston Committee
eng
Caption on back: "C.B. Gillespie, Editor of Houston Chronicle--Member of original Cruiser Houston Committee"
Inscription on white card: "Gillespie, C.B., Member, original Cruiser Houston Committee"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Gillespie, C. B
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 64
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375999
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Capt. Albert H. Rooks
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 91
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376023
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Capt. Albert H. Rooks
1940~
eng
Caption on back: "Captain Albert H. Rooks, USN. Photograph taken circa 1940. This view was released by the Bureau of Personnel on 14 October 1966."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rooks, Albert H.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 87
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376019
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Capt. Albert H. Rooks
eng
Caption on front, attached card: "Albert Harold Rooks, was born in Colton, Washington on December 29, 1891. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned Ensign on June 5, 1914. Captain Rooks assumed command of the USS Houston, flagship of the Asiatic Fleet, on August 28, 1941. Six months later, to the day, Captain Rooks was killed in action during Houston's last battle. Posthumously, Captain Albert Harold Rooks, USN was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the citation for which reads in part, 'For extraordinary heroism, outstanding courage, gallantry in action and distinguished service in the line of his profession, etc...'"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 91
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376023
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_193.jpg
Capt. Albert H. Rooks
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rooks, Albert H.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 90
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376022
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Capt. Albert H. Rooks assuming command of the USS Houston (CA-30)
1941
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rooks, Albert H.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 88
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376020
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Capt. Albert H. Rooks assuming command of the USS Houston (CA-30)
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "Capt. Rooks assuming command of the Houston, 1941"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 89
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376021
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Capt. Francis Cogswell
1939-09
eng
Caption on white card: "Cogswell, Francis, Capt. Commanding USS Houston (CA 30) 24 May-22 Sept. 1939."
Inscription on back: "Francis Cogswell, Captain, U.S.N. Commanding U.S.S. Houston at the time of his death, Sept 1939. The USS Cogswell, destroyer 651 is building to be named for James K. Cogswell and his son Francis Cogswell."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Cogswell, Francis
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 53
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375988
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Capt. Guy Baker
eng
Caption on white card: "Baker, Guy E., Capt., Commanding USS Houston (CA 30) 25 June 1935 - 16 July 1937."
Inscription on front: " All best wishes to the Cruiser Houston Committee, Houston, Tx. Guy Baker Capt. U S N Comdg USS Houston."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Baker, Guy
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 6
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376041
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Capt. Guy Baker (right), with scroll from Cruiser Houston Committee and Christmas piano
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "Long Beach, Calif - Christmas party for underprivileged children hosted by USS Houston. Capt Guy Baker, USS C.O. at the right. The piano uncrated was given to the crew of the ship by USS Houston Committee and generous citizens who donated to the fund. Handsome scroll marks the occasion also, presented by the USS Houston Comittee, 1936."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Baker, Guy
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 79
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375738
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Capt. Guy Baker accepts the piano for the ship
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day, 1936. Captain Baker accepts the piano for the ship with thanks to the City of Houston."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Baker, Guy
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 76
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375748
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Capt. Jesse B. Gay
Bachrach Studios
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Gay, Jesse B.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 11
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376044
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_159_001.jpg
Capt. R. A. Dawes
eng
Inscription on front: "R.A. Dawes, Captain. U.S. Navy, Comdg. U.S.S. Houston"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Dawes, R. A.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 54
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375989
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_211_001.jpg
Capt. William Baggaley
1936
eng
Caption on white card: "Baggaley, William, Capt., Commanding USS Houston (CA 30) 3 Jan. 1933 - 6 June 1934.", Inscription on front: "The Cruiser Houston Committee with best wishes for the continuing success of the U.S.S. Houston, W. Baggaley Capt. U.S.U Coudy, Officer W.S.S. Houston from 3 Jan 1933 to 6 June 1934"
Inscription on front: "The Cruiser Houston Committee with best wishes for the continuing success of the U.S.S. Houston, W. Baggaley Capt. U.S.U Coudy, Officer W.S.S. Houston from 3 Jan 1933 to 6 June 1934"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Baggaley, William
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 5
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376040
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Cardinellie, leaning against a palm tree
1939
eng
Inscription on back: "Hattie, 1939 - Houston, Cardinellie"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Haiti
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 51
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375986
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Cardinellie, sitting in front of the ocean
1939
eng
Inscription on back: "Hattie - 1939 - Houston, Cardinellie"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Haiti
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 51
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375986
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Cardinellie, standing in front of the ocean
1939
eng
Inscription on back: "Hattie - 1939, Cardinellie"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Haiti
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 51
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375986
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Carolyn Londahl entertains with a tap dance
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day 1936. Carolyn Londahl entertains with a tap dance."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Londahl, Carolyn
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 77
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375744
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Change of command ceremony (Capt. Jesse B. Oldendorf to Capt. Albert H. Rooks)
1941-08-30
eng
Standing by microphone: Capt. Albert Harold Rooks. Standing in front of group, saluting: Capt. Jesse Oldendorf. First row, left to right: Cmdr. Homer Louis Grosskopf, Cmdr. (MC) William A. Epstein, unknown, unknown, unknown, Cmdr. Arthur Laurence Maher, Lt. Cmdr. Richard Hermus Gingras, unknown. Second row, left to right: Unknown, unknown, unknown, Lt. Thomas Benjamin Payne, Lt. Ernest Debbes Hodge, Lt. Robert Burwell Fulton, Lt. John Dietrick Lamade, unknown, unknown. Third row, left to right: Unknown, unknown, Lt. Joseph Francis Dalton, unknown, Lt. Harold Sherwin Hamlin, Jr., unknown, unknown, unknown, Lt. (j.g.) Francis Brooks Weiler, Lt. (j.g.) Kenneth Leon Kollmyer. Fourth row, left to right: Unknown, Ensign Fred Ferguson Mallory, Ensign John Marshall Hamill, unknown, Ensign John Blount Nelson, Ensign Alva Freeman Nethken, Ensign Charles Donovan Smith II, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown. Fifth row, far left: 2nd Lt. Frank E. Gallagher. Standing at rear of group in khaki: Warrant Officer Louis E. Biechlin.
Inscription on back: "Here's where the new command changes from Captain Oldendorf to Capt Rooks"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Oldendorf, Jesse B.
Rooks, Albert H.
Grosskopf, Homer L.
Epstein, William A.
Maher, Arthur L.
Gingras, Richard H.
Payne, Thomas B.
Hodge, Ernest D.
Fulton, Robert B.
Lamade, John D.
Dalton, Joseph F.
Hamlin, Harold S., Jr.
Weiler, Francis B.
Kollmyer, Kenneth L.
Mallory, Fred F.
Hamill, John M.
Nelson, John B.
Nethken, Alva F.
Smith, Charles D., II
Gallagher, Frank E., Jr.
Biechlin, Louis E.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 22
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375819
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Change of command ceremony (Capt. Jesse B. Oldendorf to Capt. Albert H. Rooks),with writing on front
1941-08-30
eng
Standing by microphone: Capt. Albert Harold Rooks. Standing in front of group, saluting: Capt. Jesse Oldendorf. First row, left to right: Cmdr. Homer Louis Grosskopf, Cmdr. (MC) William A. Epstein, unknown, unknown, unknown, Cmdr. Arthur Laurence Maher, Lt. Cmdr. Richard Hermus Gingras, unknown. Second row, left to right: Unknown, unknown, unknown, Lt. Thomas Benjamin Payne, Lt. Ernest Debbes Hodge, Lt. Robert Burwell Fulton, Lt. John Dietrick Lamade, unknown, unknown. Third row, left to right: Unknown, unknown, Lt. Joseph Francis Dalton, unknown, Lt. Harold Sherwin Hamlin, Jr., unknown, unknown, unknown, Lt. (j.g.) Francis Brooks Weiler, Lt. (j.g.) Kenneth Leon Kollmyer. Fourth row, left to right: Unknown, Ensign Fred Ferguson Mallory, Ensign John Marshall Hamill, unknown, Ensign John Blount Nelson, Ensign Alva Freeman Nethken, Ensign Charles Donovan Smith II, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown. Fifth row, far left: 2nd Lt. Frank E. Gallagher. Standing at rear of group in khaki: Warrant Officer Louis E. Biechlin
Inscription on front: "Officers on the Houston"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Oldendorf, Jesse B.
Rooks, Albert H.
Grosskopf, Homer L.
Epstein, William A.
Maher, Arthur L.
Gingras, Richard H.
Payne, Thomas B.
Hodge, Ernest D.
Fulton, Robert B.
Lamade, John D.
Dalton, Joseph F.
Hamlin, Harold S., Jr.
Weiler, Francis B.
Kollmyer, Kenneth L.
Mallory, Fred F.
Hamill, John M.
Nelson, John B.
Nethken, Alva F.
Smith, Charles D., II
Gallagher, Frank E., Jr.
Biechlin, Louis E.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 22
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375819
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_065_001.jpg
Charlotte Williams, special guest at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony and great granddaughter of Sam Houston
1929-09-07
eng
Inscription on white card: "Williams, Charlotte. Great granddaughter of Sam Houston, special guest at launching ceremonies for USS Houston (CA 30), 7 Sept. 1929."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Williams, Charlotte
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375940
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Chiefs of the USS Houston
1932-10
eng
Inscription on back: "Some Chiefs of USS Houston, October, 1932"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 75
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375734
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Christmas piano
1936
eng
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 80
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375739
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Claude A. Swanson
eng
Caption on white card: "Swanson, Claude A., Secretary of the Navy. Aboard USS Houston (CA 30) 11 - 23 Mar. 1939."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Swanson, Claude A.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 8
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376043
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Collins, POW, in the mine repair shop yard
1943~
eng
Caption on white card: "Collins (shipfitter). Photograph made in mine repair shop, prisoner of war camp, Ohasi, Japan, ca. 1943."
Inscription on back: "Ohasi, Japan (Approx. 1943), This is Collins (ship fitter) - A very interesting character. I was a member of his group called "Joe-toe" Enterprises. We made gloves out of blankets for trade. Picture is taken in the mine repair shop yard. Collins spent his time welding ore cars. I worked a couple of levels up in the "Din-sha" shop. We slowly helped repair electric mine tractors. "Hank Goonso" H.P. Thew FC 1/C."
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Japan
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 54
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375768
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_263.jpg
Concrete bridge and Burma-Thai Railway train, Tamarkan
1942/1945
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375795
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_258.jpg
Concrete bridge at Tamarkan
1942/1945
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375796
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew dockside with Cubans watching
Inscription on back: "[Leso?]"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375842
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew member [Simino] and Cuban boy
1932
eng
Inscription on back: "[Simino] in Cuba, 1932"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375841
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_028.jpg
Crew member with cannon
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375843
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_033.jpg
Crew member with Cuban woman and children
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375844
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_029.jpg
Crew member with large gun
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375845
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_027.jpg
Crew member with monkey to his left
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375846
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_026.jpg
Crew member with monkey to his right
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375847
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew members and Cuban woman
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375848
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew members at back of barracks
eng
Inscription on back: "Jimmie & [Mac?] Back of barracks"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375849
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew members in F Division, USS Houston (CA-30), Manila, Philippines
1941-03-01
eng
First row, seated: Ens. Weiler, Wilker S1/C, Bowlby S1/C, Farnsworth S1/C, McGarvey FC3/C, Rehfeld S2/C, Ewing S2/C, Johnson S2/[C], Smith S 1/C, Racine GM 2/C. Second row, seated: Lt. Adams, Bush FC3/C, Parson S2/C, Cherry FC3/C, Smith S1/C, Dagget S1/C, Giret FC1/C, Drewett S1/C, Jordan FC1/C, Borghetti FC1/C. Third row, standing: Elliot C.F.C., Jones FC3/C, Mahlandt FC2/C, Sass FC3/C, Boyd GM2/C, Werner [illegible]2/C, Barringer FC3/C, May S1/C, Arnett S1/C, Bevel COX. Fourth row, standing: Martwick S1/C, Feldscher GM1/C, Gary FC1/C, Wise FC3/C, Manista CGM, Peters FC2/C, Ens. Mallory. Three men absent: H.P. Thew FC 1/C, G.C. Smith FC 2/C, W. Wallace Cox
Inscription on back: "F. - Division, U.S.S. Houston, Mar. 1, 1941, Manila, P.I."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Weiler, Wilker
Cox, Wallace
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 26a
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375825
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_030.jpg
Crew members in front of store on Cuban street
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375850
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew members on horses
1939
eng
Inscription on back: "[Hatti] 1939, Crew Mateo - Houston"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Haiti
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 26
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375834
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew members with Christmas fruitcake given to them by the Cruiser Houston Committee
1935
eng
Inscription on back: "Christmas party, 1935, U.S.S. Houston. 600 lbs Texas fruit cake given to officers and men by the U.S.S. Houston Committee with scroll."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 74
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375733
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_031.jpg
Crew members with Cuban boy
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375851
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew members: L-R, [Hanie,] A. Malone
1939
eng
Inscription on back: "U.S.S. Houston - [Hatti] 1939, L - [Hanie] R - Malone"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Haiti
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 26
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375835
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew on deck
1932?
eng
Inscription on front: "Crew of U.S.S. Houston, China"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
China
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 21
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375859
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew on deck
Joseffa Photo Studio
193X
eng
Inscription on back: "Crew - U.S.S Houston, period: 1930's, Gift: Mr. Norrie Gardiner, Fairfield, Ca (survivor)"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
China
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 25
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375840
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_014.jpg
Crew on deck
193X
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Japan
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 23
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375820
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_353.jpg
Crew, panoramic photograph
Tunnell, O. A.
1934-08-18
eng
Caption on front: "Officers and Crew of the U.S.S. Houston, August 18, 1934, San Diego, California, (The Presidential Ship), O.A. Tunnell, Photo., 319 Commonwealth Bldg."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
San Diego, California
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, OVS, Item 1
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Crew, Pearl Harbor
1941~
eng
This photograph was taken prior to leaving for Asiatic Station.
Inscription on back: "USS Houston crew, Pearl Harbor 1942, [1941?], taken prior to leaving for Asiatic Station"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Hawaii
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 1
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375831
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Customs house
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is the customs house in Iloilo. [Illegible words] took some time ago."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Iloilo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375709
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_266.jpg
Cutting, Burma-Thai Railway
1942/1945
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375797
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Dan Moody, Governor of Texas during launching of USS Houston (CA-30)
Jensen Studio
eng
Caption on white card: "Moody, Dan--Governor of Texas during launching of USS Houston (CA 30), 7 Sept. 1929", Caption on back: "Dan Moody, Governor of Texas, Head of Delegation. Jensen Studio, photographers, Austin, Texas."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Moody, Daniel J.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 77
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376009
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Design model, Navy Department
192X
eng
Inscription on back: "Navy Dept model of U.S.S. Houston", Inscription on front: "USS Houston"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 34
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375860
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Director control tower crew
1934
eng
Inscription on back: "Director Crew"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Edwin F. Hoofer
1939~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Hoofer, Edwin F.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 68
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376003
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Edwin F. Hoofer
1939~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Hoofer, Edwin F.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 12
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376045
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor) and a group of U.S. Navy officers on platform at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
eng
Caption on white card: "USS Houston (CA 30)-- Ship's sponsor Elisabeth Holcombe and a group of U.S. Navy officers on stand at launching ceremonies, 7 Sept. 1929."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 42
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375938
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor) on platform at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375929
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_151_001.jpg
Elisabeth Holcombe, ship's sponsor at launching ceremonies for USS Houston (CA-30)
1929-09-07
eng
Caption on white card: "Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth --Ship's sponsor at launching ceremonies for USS Houston (CA 30), 7 Sept. 1929."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 48
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376048
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_284.jpg
Evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 48
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375762
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_281.jpg
Evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 48
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375762
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_285.jpg
Evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 48
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375762
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_286.jpg
Evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 48
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375762
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_283.jpg
Evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 48
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375762
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_282.jpg
Evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 48
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375762
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Evacuation of POWs, USS Chenango
1945-09
eng
The aircraft carrier USS Chenango evacuated approximately 1,900 Allied POWs from Japan.
Caption on white card: "Group photo of Navy and Marine personnel aboard jeep carrier USS Chenango in Nagasaki, Japan, Sept., 1945."
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 49
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375763
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
F.G. Polk and Frank D. Ellis in front of Elks Club
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "F.G. Polk, W. J 1/c. USS Houston, F.D. Ellis, C.W.J. USS Houston in front of Elks Club. Manila, P.I., 1941"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Ellis, Frank D.
Polk, F. G.
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 60
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376052
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_340.jpg
Farewell Dance
1937-06-11
eng
Inscription on front: "U.S.S. Houston. Farewell Dance. Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles June 11, 1937."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Los Angeles, California
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 14
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375741
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Filipino farmer
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is a common sight - I've seen so many I don't even look any more. Olongapo - P.I."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Olongapo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375710
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Five crew members seated with beer
1938-05-14
eng
L-R, Lennart O. Peterson, Thomas A. Davidson, Happy, Wilson, Carter.
Inscription on back: "Left - Peterson, Davidson, Happy, Wilson, Carter, Hawaii 5/14/1938"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Hawaii
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 26
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375836
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_302.jpg
Five men at POW camp, with Henry Thew (second from right)
1945-08
eng
Caption on white card: "Group photo made at prisoner of war camp, Ohasi, Japan, Aug., 1945. Thew is second from right."
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Japan
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 56
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_303_001.jpg
Five men at POW camp, with Henry Thew (second from right)
1945-08
eng
Caption on white card: "Group photo made at prisoner of war camp, Ohasi, Japan, Aug., 1945. Thew is second from right."
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Japan
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 56
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Four crew members standing, one with paint and paintbrush
1939
eng
L-R, Charles, Carter, Gilmore, Henry A. English
Inscription on back: "U.S.S. Houston - [Hatti] - 1939, Left - Charles, Carter, Gilmore, English"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Haiti
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 26
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375837
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_162.jpg
Frank D. Ellis
1941~
eng
Inscription on front: "Mai Poina Oe Lau, Frank, CWT Frank Ellis, USS Houston (CA 30)"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Ellis, Frank D.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 59
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375994
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Frank D. Ellis
1941-09-13
eng
Inscription on back: "F.D. Ellis in patio of Aida apt. 340 Gral. Luna, W.C., Manila, P.I., Sept. 13, 1941"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Ellis, Frank D.
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 60
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376053
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_197.jpg
Franklin D. Roosevelt
193X
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 2
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376025
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_198.jpg
Franklin D. Roosevelt
193X
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 2
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376025
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_196.jpg
Franklin D. Roosevelt
1935
eng
Inscription on front: "Roosevelt, 1935"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 1
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376024
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_201.jpg
Franklin D. Roosevelt with Marines on deck of USS Houston
193X
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 4
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376064
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_199.jpg
Franklin D. Roosevelt, deep sea fishing on USS Houston (CA-30)
193X
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 3
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376025
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_200.jpg
Franklin D. Roosevelt, deep sea fishing on USS Houston (CA-30)
193X
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 3
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376025
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Gardens
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is a picture of the gardens in a section of Iloilo. See the girls blushing!"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Iloilo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375711
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
George E. Detre, No. 24 Camp
1945-03
eng
Inscription on back: "No. 24 Camp, Japan, 1945-March, 125, Detre"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Detre, George E.
Japan
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 56
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375991
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Gilbert W. Hayes between the two 8" guns
1938~
eng
Inscription on front: "Between the two 8" guns", Inscription on back: "Send more Japs!!!"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Hayes, Gilbert W.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 66
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376001
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Goat
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "How do you like this goat? Iloilo, PI, 1941"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Iloilo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375712
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_046.jpg
Group of officers standing beneath gun
1936
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 29
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375833
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Group photograph, [Senju, Kyushu?] POW camp near Nagasaki
1945-10
eng
Inscription on back: "Oct 1945, Jap POW camp after war. Detre. Senju [illegible words] 40 miles NW Nag[asaki?]."
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Nagasaki, Japan
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 57
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375774
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_306.jpg
Group photograph, POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 58
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375772
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_305.jpg
Group photograph, POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 58
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375772
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_301_001.jpg
Hakodate POW Camp 3
1945-08
eng
Caption on white card: "Overview of Hakodate P.O.W. Camp 3, Ohasi, Japan, Aug., 1945."
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Japan
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 55
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375777
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Harold McManus, Harry Stone, and unknown Australian squatting by corpse of Colonel Suga
1945~
eng
Inscription on back: "From left to right - Harold McManus - (Harry Stone died in 1962) unknown caption 'Aussie.' Dead - Col. Suga, head of POW camp where Harold was on Borneo. This picture was taken on a small island off Borneo--where they were guarding Suga."
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
McManus, Harold
Stone, Harry
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 53
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375778
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Harry F. Byrd, Governor of Virginia, Master of Ceremonies at launching of USS Houston (CA-30)
Dementi Studio
1929-09-07
eng
Inscription on back: "Byrd, Harry F.--Governor of Virginia, master of cermonies at launching of USS Houston (CA 30), 7 Sept. 1929."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Byrd, Harry F.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 49
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376050
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Henry L. Roosevelt
Harris & Ewing, Inc.
1935
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 6
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376027
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_203.jpg
Henry L. Roosevelt
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Henry L.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 7
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376028
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_182.jpg
Henry Nickel
193X
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Nickel, Henry
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 79
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376059
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Henry Nickel being presented with the Bronze Star by Capt. A.C. Olney
U.S. Navy
1947
eng
Inscription on back: "Capt. A.C. Olney , USN presents Bronze Star with Combat V to Nichels, H. CBM."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Nickel, Henry
Olney, A. C.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 79
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376060
No Copyright - United States
hca30_201406_179.jpg
Herbert A. Levitt
1946
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Levitt, Herbert A.
New York City, New York
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 72
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376007
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
HM de Ruyter
eng
Inscription on back: "H.M. De Ruyter, Keel layed on September 16, 1933. Serviced on October 3, 1936. It was the ship of the commander of the Combined Striking Force, Rear Admiral Karel Doorman. Torpedoed on Feb. 27, 1942 by cruiser 'Haguro' and sunk on Feb. 28, 1942 near Bawean."
Naval operations
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
HNLMS De Ruyter
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 67
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375725
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
HM de Ruyter
eng
Inscription on back: "H.M. De Ruyter"
Naval operations
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
HNLMS De Ruyter
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 66
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375724
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
HM Evertsen
eng
Inscription on back: "H.M. Evertsen: Built on Aug. 5, 1925. Serviced on Apr. 12, 1928. Grounded on March 1, 1942 near isle of Sebuku Besar in a battle, together with USS Houston and HMAS Perth in Sunda Straight"
Naval operations
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
HNLMS Evertsen
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 68
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375726
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
HM Java
eng
Inscription on back: "H.M. Java, Keel layed on May 31, 1916. Serviced on May 1, 1925. Participated in Battle of Bandung Strait (Feb. 19, 1942). Torpedoed by Japanese Heavy Cruiser, Nachi. Sunk 35 miles S.W. of Isle of Bawean."
Naval operations
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
HNLMS Java
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 69
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375727
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
HM Kortenaer
eng
Inscription on back: "H.M. Kortenaer, Keel layed down on Aug. 24, 1925. Serviced on September 3, 1928. Torpedoed by Japanese Cruiser, Haguro on Feb. 27, 1942 in Battle of Java Sea and sunk about 43 miles S.W. of Isle of Bawean."
Naval operations
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
HNLMS Kortenaer
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 70
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375728
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
HM Witte de With
eng
Inscription on back: "H.M. Witte de With, Keel layed on May 27, 1927. Serviced on Feb. 20, 1930. This ship escorted on Feb. 27, 1942, the damaged British cruiser HMS Exeter to Surabaia docks. On March 2, 1942 this ship was destroyed by its own crew, after damages by a Japanese air raid on Surabaia Navy docks"
Naval operations
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
HNLMS Witte de With
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 71
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375729
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
HMAS Perth
eng
Inscription on back: "H.M.A.S. Perth"
Naval operations
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
HMAS Perth
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 65
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375723
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
HMAS Perth
eng
Inscription on back: "HMAS Perth"
Naval operations
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
HMAS Perth
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 13
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375732
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Houston Ball, The Canidrome, Shangai
1930
eng
Inscription on front: "Houston Ball, Canidrome, Shanghai"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Shanghai, China
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 81
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375740
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_356.jpg
Houston Volunteers, panoramic photograph
1942-05-30
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, OVS, Item 3
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375644
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_039.jpg
Hula dancer
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Hawaii
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 26
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375838
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
I. Roy Coats in the South Pacific
1934-07
eng
Inscription on front: "A proud sailor on the USS Houston - my home for 4 years - I had to put on my dress whites and have my picture taken to send home to my folks, July 1934, I.R. Coates, MM2C, South Pacific 1934."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Coates, I. Roy
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 52
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375987
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_208.jpg
Jack L. Smith with American flag made in POW camp
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Smith, Jack L.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 13
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376065
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_210.jpg
James Raydell Wilson
1941-08~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
Camp Pendleton
USS Houston (CA-30)
Wilson, James R.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 17
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376038
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_298_001.jpg
Japanese soldiers at POW camp
1945-08
eng
Caption on white card: "Japanese soldiers in formation at prisoner of war camp, Ohasi, Japan, Aug., 1945."
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Japan
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 52
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375766
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
John B. Stefanek, USS Houston baseball team
1940
eng
Inscription on back: "Phillippines - Manila, early - 1940, John B. Stefanek"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Stefanek, John B.
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 82
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375605
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_185.jpg
John Reas
1947~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Reas, John C.
Dallas, Texas
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 83
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376015
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
John Stefanek and Suho Suomi
1945-09-15
eng
Inscription on back: "Suho W. Suomi, Sea 1/C., Calcutta, India, Sept. 15th 1945, John B. Stefanek (right of picture)"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Stefanek, John B.
Suomi, Suho W.
Calcutta, India
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 15
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376036
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
John Wisecup (left), John B. Stefanek (front) and two other members of the USS Houston baseball team
1940
eng
Inscription on back: "Manila - P.I., early - 1940. John Wisecup - on left. John B. Stefanek (in front)."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Stefanek, John B.
Wisecup, John
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 82
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375606
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_178.jpg
Lawrence F. Kondzela, S/1c
194X
eng
Caption on front: "S 1/c Lawrence F. Kondzela"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 71
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376006
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Lennart O. Peterson
1938-05-14
eng
Inscription on back: "5/14/1938, Peterson - gunnermate, lost life in prison war camp - after ship sank"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Peterson, Lennart O.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 82
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376014
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Lester W. Rehfeld
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "Bongato, Tobatto, Tawi Tawi, Philippine Islands. Fall of 1941 -"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rehfeld, Lester W.
Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 84
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376062
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Lester W. Rehfeld at parents' house
1940-09
eng
Inscription on back: "On boot leave, Sept. 1940 - in Freeport at folks home"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rehfeld, Lester W.
Freeport, Illinois
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 85
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376063
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Lester W. Rehfeld with Philippine children
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "Lester 'Les' Rehfeld at the sea shore by the crater at Tawi Tawi"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rehfeld, Lester W.
Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 84
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376061
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Lifting sea plane from sea
eng
Inscription on back: "A plane crash at sea 1934"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_173.jpg
Lt. CDR Farrel W. Keith
1942~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Keith, Farrel W.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 69
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376004
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Lt. Cdr. Inglis, the Chairman, welcomes the guests
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day, 1936. Lt Comdr Inglis, the Chairman, welcomes the guests"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 75
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375752
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_167.jpg
Lt. Robert B. Fulton
1941-10
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Fulton, Robert B.
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 61
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375996
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Lt. Vanzant, a native of Houston, presenting the city's gift to the ship
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day, 1936. Lieut Vanzant, a native of Houston, presenting the city's gift to the ship."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 75
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375753
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Main Street in Olongapo, Philippine Islands
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "I walked down this street. I got these cards at this drug store on the front--see the buggy--that’s the taxies!"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Olongapo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375713
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_288.jpg
Man playing cards, evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 50
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375784
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_018.jpg
Marine Corps officer on deck with rifles
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375853
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Marine detachment billeted at Dong Shing mill
1932-03-14
eng
This photograph was taken during the Shanghai War of 1932.
Caption on back: "The Marine detachment from the USS Houston at the Dong Shing mill (Japanese) where they are billeted during the disturbance in Shanghai. Commanded by Capt. Donald Curtis. Picture taken just before Company departed for duty on the front line along Soochow Creek" [3/14/32]
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 28
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375827
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Mary Ellen Bute (maid of honor), Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor), and Charlotte Williams (special guest) on platform at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Bute, Mary Ellen
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
Williams, Charlotte
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 40
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375866
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Mary Ellen Bute (maid of honor), Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor), and Charlotte Williams (special guest) on platform at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Bute, Mary Ellen
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
Williams, Charlotte
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 40
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375933
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_060_001.jpg
Mary Ellen Bute (maid of honor), Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor), and Charlotte Williams (special guest) on platform at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1929-09-07
eng
Caption on white card: "USS Houston (CA-30) Mary Ellen Bute [maid of honor), Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor), and Charlotte Williams (special guest) on platform at launching ceremony, 7 Sept. 1929."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Bute, Mary Ellen
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
Williams, Charlotte
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 41
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375936
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Mary Ellen Bute (maid of honor), Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor), and Charlotte Williams (special guest) on platform at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Bute, Mary Ellen
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
Williams, Charlotte
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375930
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Mary Ellen Bute (maid of honor), Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor), and Charlotte Williams (special guest) on platform with cameramen and photographers at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Bute, Mary Ellen
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
Williams, Charlotte
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 40
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375934
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Mary Ellen Bute (maid of honor), Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor), and Charlotte Williams (special guest) on platform with special guests at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
Caption on white card: "USS Houston (CA 30)-- Mary Ellen Bute (maid of honor), Elisabeth Holcombe (ship's sponsor), and Charlotte Williams (special guest) on platform with Va. Gov. Harry F. Bird at ship's launching ceremony, 7 Sept. 1929."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Bute, Mary Ellen
Byrd, Harry F.
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
Williams, Charlotte
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 43
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375939
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_150_001.jpg
Mary Ellen Bute, Maid of Honor at launching ceremonies for USS Houston (CA-30)
1929-09-07
eng
Caption on white card: "Bute, Mary Ellen--Maid of honor at launching ceremonies for USS Houston (CA 30), 7 Sept. 1929."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Bute, Mary Ellen
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 48
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376049
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Mayor of Houston, Texas, Otis Massey, at the microphone at the USS Houston (CL-81) launching ceremony
U.S. Navy
1943-06-19
eng
Caption on card: "Norfolk, Va., 19 June 1943-- Otis Massey, Mayor of Houston, Tex., is shown at the microphone speaking at the launching of the new cruiser, Houston, 19 June 1943, at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va. Behind him is Governor Coke Stevenson, of Texas, and to the speaker's right is Senator Tom Connally, of Texas. In the right foreground is Lieutenant Commander Wilson Starbuck, USNR, Public Relations Officer of the Fifth Naval District, and Rear Admiral O.L. Cox, Supervisor of Shipbuilding for the Navy at the yard."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CL-81)
Massey, Otis
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 6
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375679
No Copyright - United States
hca30_201406_019.jpg
Men and women in front of tents
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
repositories/2/archival_objects/375854
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_289.jpg
Men at ease, evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 50
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375785
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_295.jpg
Men exiting plane, evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 51
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375779
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_297.jpg
Men gathered around Jeep, evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 51
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375780
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_290.jpg
Men gathered for group photo, evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 50
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375786
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_294.jpg
Men gathered in field, evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 51
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375781
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_296.jpg
Men gathered next to plane, evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 51
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375782
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_291.jpg
Men in front of tent, evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 50
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375787
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_293.jpg
Men loading Jeep into plane, evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 51
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375783
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_292.jpg
Men walking through field, evacuation of POWs
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 50
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375788
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Men with boa constrictor
1941-02-17
eng
Inscription on back: "How would you like to have this as a pet? It was caught in the port we were in about 2 wks ago. F. Pistole, Olongapo, P.I., Feb. 17, 1941"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Olongapo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375714
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Model presentation, USS Houston (CA-30), from 3rd from right, Elisabeth Holcombe Crosswell, A.D. Simpson, William A. Bernrieder
1958
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
Simpson, A. D.
Bernrieder, William A.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 35
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375622
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Model presentation, USS Houston (CA-30), from 3rd from right, Elisabeth Holcombe Crosswell, A.D. Simpson, William A. Bernrieder
1958
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
Simpson, A. D.
Bernrieder, William A.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 35
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375621
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Model presentation, USS Houston (CA-30), Mr. Ewing, Mr. L. B. Christenson (who repaired and repainted model)
1958
eng
Inscription on white card: "For Mr. Simpson to send to Mr. Ewing and Mr. Brochstein - Left to right, Mr. Ewing, Mr. L. B. Christenson who repaired, repainted the model for the Cruiser Houston Committee"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Christenson, L. B.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 35
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375623
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Model presentation, USS Houston (CA-30), Oscar Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth Holcombe Crosswell, A.D. Simpson
1958
eng
Inscription on back: "Oscar Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth Holcombe Crosswell, A.D. Simpson"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Holcombe, Oscar
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
Simpson, A. D.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 35
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375624
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Moro fisherman with Bonka boat
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is a Moro fisherman fixing his fishing gear. Iloilo, P.I., 1941. Looks like you Pop. Notice the carving he has done on his bonka or boat."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Iloilo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375715
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Ellis
1941-09-13
eng
Inscription on back: "Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Ellis in patio of Aida apt. 340 Gral. Luna, W.C., Manila, P.I., Sept. 13, 1941."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Ellis, Frank D.
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 60
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376054
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Ellis
1941-09-13
eng
Inscription on back: "Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Ellis in patio of Aida apt. 340 Gral. Luna, W.C., Manila, P.I., Sept. 13, 1941."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Ellis, Frank D.
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 60
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375995
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Mrs. Claud B. Hamill christens the USS Houston (CL-81) at launching ceremony
1943-06-19
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CL-81)
Hamill, Claud B., Mrs.
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 4
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375674
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Mrs. Claud Hammill christens the new USS Houston (CL-81) during launching ceremony
U.S. Navy
1943-06-19
eng
Caption on card: "Norfolk, Va., 19 June 1943-- Mrs. Claude Hammill, of Houston, Texas, smashes a bottle of champagne against the bow of the new cruiser, Houston, as the ship starts down the ways at her launching 19 June 1943 at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va. In the picture reading from the extreme left are Senator Tom Connally, of Texas, Governor Coke Stevenson, of Texas, Jesse Jones, Secretary of Commerce, Mayor Otis Massey, of Houston, Lieutenant Commander Wilson Starbuck, Public Relations Officer of the Fifth Naval District, and (front) Rear Admiral O.L. Cox, Supervisor of Shipbuilding at the Yard."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CL-81)
Hammill, Claud
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 6
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375676
No Copyright - United States
index.cpd
Mrs. Pressler plays the piano
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day, 1936. The piano is immediately pressed in to service. Mrs. Pressler plays 'La Paloma.'"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 76
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375749
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Naming campaign, Western Union storefront
Thomson, Cecil M.
1927
eng
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thomson, Cecil M.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 35
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375926
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Newport News Shipyard
1928
eng
Caption on white card: "Newport News Shipyard, marked to show "exact spot where U.S.S. Houston being built." ca. 1928-29."
Inscription on front: "Exact spot where USS Houston being built by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, Newport News Va"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 40
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375707
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Otto Schwarz
1940
eng
Inscription on back: "Otto Schwarz, age: 17, Manila, P.I., 1940"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Schwarz, Otto
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 9
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376030
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Otto Schwarz and other crew members
1941-10
eng
Inscription on back: "1. Tawi Tawi, Southern Philippines, Oct 1941, Lower right (Otto Schwarz)"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Schwarz, Otto
Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 30
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375829
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_206.jpg
Otto Schwarz with Edward, John, and Trudy Schwarz, Branchbrook Park
1955~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Schwarz, Otto
Schwarz, Edward
Schwarz, John
Schwarz, Trudy
Newark, New Jersey
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 11
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376032
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_037.jpg
Person walking on beach
1938~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 26
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375839
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Philippine house
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "houses they live in out here. Some place huh. "Butch." South Sea Islands, 1941."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
South Sea Islands
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375716
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Phillipines Prison
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is the prison in Iloilo. I don't want to get locked up here. Ha. Tell Earl [Deane?] That is a letter Philippines Bay in the picture, 1941."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Iloilo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375717
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_310.jpg
Photograph of coffee urn and cups from the ship’s silver service, which was presented by the people of the city of Houston
1930~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 77
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375746
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy and Toar entertain
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day 1936. Popeye, Olive Oil, Wimpie and Toar"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 77
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375745
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
POW camp
1942/1945
eng
Inscription on back: "Prisoner of war camp. (Thailand but typical of all in Burma and Thailand.)"
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
POW camp
1942/1945
eng
Inscription on back: "Prisoner of war camp. (Thailand but typical of all in Burma and Thailand.)"
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
POW camp
1942/1945
eng
Inscription on back: "Prisoner of war camp. (Thailand but typical of all in Burma and Thailand.)"
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_248.jpg
POW camp
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
POW camp
1942/1945
eng
Inscription on back: "Prisoner of war camp. (Thailand but typical of all in Burma and Thailand.)"
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_278.jpg
POW's belongings, Rat Buri, Thailand
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 47
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375789
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_244.jpg
POWs at urinal at POW camp
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375810
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_273.jpg
POWs awaiting evacuation from Rat Buri, Thailand
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 46
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375760
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_274.jpg
POWs awaiting evacuation from Rat Buri, Thailand
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 46
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375760
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_275.jpg
POWs awaiting evacuation from Rat Buri, Thailand
1945
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 47
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375790
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_268.jpg
POWs being evacuated from Rat Buri, Thailand
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 45
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_269.jpg
POWs being evacuated from Rat Buri, Thailand
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 45
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_271.jpg
POWs being evacuated from Rat Buri, Thailand
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 45
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_257.jpg
POWs building Burma-Thai Railway
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375798
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_243.jpg
POWs in 55 Kilo Camp
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Myanmar
Burma
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 42
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375802
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_251.jpg
POWs in POW camp
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_246.jpg
POWs in POW camp
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_250.jpg
POWs in POW camp
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_252.jpg
POWs in POW camp
1942/1945
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_249.jpg
POWs in POW camp
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Prisoner-of-war camps
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_272.jpg
POWs with nurse, evacuation from Rat Buri, Thailand
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 45
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_270.jpg
POWs with nurse, evacuation from Rat Buri, Thailand
1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Rat Buri, Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 45
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_176.jpg
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Hopkins
eng
Inscription on front: "Pres. Roosevelt and Harry Hopkins"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
Hopkins, Harry L.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 70
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376056
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
President's flag flying from the mainmast of the USS Houston (CA-30)
eng
Caption on back: "USS Houston (CA 30), President's flag flying from the mainmast, U.S. Naval Instutite Photographic Library"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 59
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375887
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
R.E. Saunders and other crew members
eng
Inscription on back: "Looking from left- Robert E. Saunders, Andy (no last name), Myers (no last name)"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 8
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376029
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_239.jpg
Railway trestle for Buma-Thai Railway south of Hintok Station
1945~
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 42
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375803
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Ray Nantz entertains with a harmonica
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day, 1936. Ray Nantz entertains with harmonica."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Nantz, Ray
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 77
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375747
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_153.jpg
Rear Admiral William A. Glassford (far left)
1942
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Glassford, William A.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 50
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375985
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Rear Admiral William A. Glassford and 1000 Houston Volunteers
Houston Chronicle
1942-05-30
eng
Inscription on back: "Rear Admiral Glassford U.S.N. (Last Admiral to fly his flag as flagship U.S.S. Houston before the Battle of Sunda Strait) is addressing the 1000 volunteers and citizens of Houston after giving the volunteers their oath as Navy enlisted men, May 30, 1942. To the right in white uniform: Capt. T.A. Thomson, USN Cmdt 8th Naval Dist., Col Wallace Reid, C.O. Ellington Field"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Glassford, William A.
Reid, Wallace
Thomson, Thaddeus A.
Houston, Texas
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 37
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375648
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Santa Claus and Mickey Mouse on deck
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day, 1936. Santa Claus, assisted by Mickey Mouse, presenting the gifts."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 78
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375742
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Santa Claus on deck
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day 1936. Santa Claus arrives! (Note 12 side boys)"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 78
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375743
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_175.jpg
Seaplane on USS Houston (CA-30)
eng
Inscription on front: "The Houston had 4 seaplanes. A.G. took first 'catapult shot' off this catapult. He almost lost life during recovery."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 70
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376057
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_313.jpg
Silver service
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 62
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375613
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_309.jpg
Silver service
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 60
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375611
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_312.jpg
Silver service
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 61
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_311.jpg
Silver service
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 61
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_308.jpg
Silver service
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 60
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375611
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_307.jpg
Silver service
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 60
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375611
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Soldiers with rifles
eng
Inscription on back: "The old gang, Cuba"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Cuba
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375855
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Spanish fort, San Antonio Abad
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is a picture of the famous old Spanish fort San Antonio Abad. We train here. This is the front entrance. Notice the palm tree on the left hand corner and the stone work! My pal took these pictures. Love "B[utch]"."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375718
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Sparks Owens entertains with a saw
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day 1936. 'Sparks' Okins entertains with a saw."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Sparks, Owen
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 76
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375750
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Special guests on platform at USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 40
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375935
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Statue, El Pueblo de Zamboanga
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is a statue in front of the place where we ate in Iloilo, P.I., 1941, 'Butch'"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Iloilo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375719
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Swimming at Officer's Landing
1932
eng
Inscription on back: "Officer's Landing, Guantanamo Bay Cuba, 1932, Swimming"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375856
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Tailor with pressing iron
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "This is a tailor with his charcoal pressing iron. Iloilo, P.I., 1941."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Iloilo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375720
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Texas Governor Coke Stevenson at the microphone at the USS Houston (CL-81) launching ceremony
U.S. Navy
1943-06-19
eng
Caption on card: "Norfolk, Va., 19 June 1943-- Governor Coke Stevenson, of Texas, speaks at the launching ceremonies of the launching of the new cruiser Houston 19 June 1943, at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va. In the background near the flag is the sponsor (white hat), Mrs. Claude Hammill, of Houston, Tex. On the left of the speaker with his hat off is Senator Tom Connally, of Texas, and Lt. (jg) Cyril Best, (ChC), USNR."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CL-81)
Stevenson, Coke R.
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 6
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375677
No Copyright - United States
index.cpd
The Seagoing Cowboys
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day, 1936. The Seagoing Cowboys. (Note Christmas present from City of Houston in red and white bunting on left)"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 75
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375754
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Thomas F. Ball, original chairman, Cruiser Houston Committee
eng
Caption on white card: "Ball, Thomas F., original chairman , Cruiser Houston Committee"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Ball, Thomas F.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 42
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375977
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_261.jpg
Train on Burma-Thai Railway
1942/1945
eng
Caption on front: "The Death Railway at Chong Kai, Thailand"
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
Thailand
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_241.jpg
Train on Burma-Thai Railway
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 42
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375804
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_265.jpg
Train on Burma-Thai Railway
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_264.jpg
Train on wooden trestle, Burma-Thai Railway
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375800
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
U.S. Navy plane submerged at sea
1934
eng
Inscription on back: "Plane crashes at sea, 1934"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_247.jpg
Unidentified crowd
1942/1945
Prisoners of war
Burma-Siam Railroad
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 43
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375816
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
Upper-class house
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "Here is one of the finer homes in Iloilo. 1941. Iloilo. Frank Pistole"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Iloilo, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375721
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (AK-1), formerly SS Liebenfels
Our Navy
eng
Inscription on back: "The very first U.S.S. Houston- formerly S/S Liebenfels- German cargo ship taken over at outbreak of World War I- Charleston Harbor. She was sunk by German crew, raised by US Navy and placed into the war transportation service", Inscription on front: "USS Houston"
Ships
USS Houston (AK-1)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 32
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375699
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30)
Schwarz, Otto
eng
Inscription on back: "from Otto Schwarz"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 89
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375917
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_122.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30)
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 87
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375915
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_120.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30)
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 86
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375914
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_121.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30)
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 86
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375914
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_177.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30)
eng
Inscription on front: "USS Houston at Cocos Isla[nd]"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Cocos Island
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 70
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376058
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_133.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30)
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 3
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375920
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_107.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30)
1935-10
eng
Inscription on front: "Roosevelt's man of war, 1935, S.S. Huston, Oct. 35"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 76
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375904
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_126.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30)
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 88
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375916
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_123.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30)
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 87
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375915
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) after refit
1939/1940
eng
Inscription on back: "After refit, 1939-40"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 47
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375873
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) alongside USS Augusta
1940
eng
Inscription on back: "Moored alongside Augusta in Manila Bay, Sept 1940 during relief on station routine"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 57
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375957
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_116.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) anchored at sea with flags flying and American flag prominent on stern
Winstead, Geo M.
eng
Caption: "U.S.S. Houston"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 83
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375969
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_061.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) and large crowd at launching ceremony
1929-09-07
eng
Inscription on white slip: "Largest launching party (over 10,000 invited spectators) in history of the Newport yard--just prior to breaking of Houston Ship Channel water by the sponsor. Sept. 7, 1929"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Holcombe Crosswell, Elisabeth
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 41
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375937
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) and USS Augusta (CA-31)
eng
Inscription on back: "Houston & Augusta"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 90
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375917
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) and USS Peary
1942-02-18
eng
Inscription on back: "Probably last photo of Houston, Feb 18, 1942, U.S.S. Peary Astern, sunk next day, Feb 19, 1942."
Caption on white card: "Photographs of the U.S.S. Houston and the U.S.S. Peary, 18 February 1942 (one photo shows the U.S.S. Peary afire after an explosion. Photos were taken from the nearby H.M.A.S. Deloraine., Caption on front: "U.S.S. Houston, a cruiser which escorted the Timor Sea convoy, and U.S.S Peary, with part of the convoy they brought back to port on February 18"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 74
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375962
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) and USS Peary
Fraser, Douglas
1942-02-18
eng
Caption on white card: "Photographs of the U.S.S. Houston and the U.S.S. Peary, 18 February 1942 (one photo shows the U.S.S. Peary afire after an explosion. Photos were taken from the nearby H.M.A.S. Deloraine.", Caption on front: "U.S.S. Peary, a destoyer, exploded and sank. This dramatic photograph was taken by Signalman Douglas Fraser from H.M.A.S. Deloraine. H.M.A.S. Katoomba is in the floating dock and the hosptial ship Manunda at right.", Inscription on back: "Darwin, Feb, 19, 1942"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Darwin, Australia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 74
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375963
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) at sea, taken from the air
U.S. Navy
1935
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 65
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375893
No Copyright - United States
hca30_201406_099.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) at Tjilatjap, Java, with colors at half-mast pending return of her funeral party
1942
eng
Caption: "Entering Tjilatjap, Java, N.E.I., Marblehead passed close aboard Houston, which had already made port following the same action. Damage abaft her mainmast was quite apparent. Houston's colors are half-masted pending return of her funeral party."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 72
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375900
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) docked with crew member and civilians standing on dock at port side of ship
1931~/1936~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 73
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375958
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_114.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) docked with crew member hoisting flag on the bow
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 83
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375970
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) docked with crew member standing on dock in front of bow
1931~/1936~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 73
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375959
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) docked with crew on deck
1931~/1936~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 73
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375960
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) docked with crew on deck and American flag flying from bow
1931~/1936~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 73
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375961
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_132_001.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) flying the flags of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Admiral W.D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, during Fleet Problem 20, taken from the air
1939-03-20
eng
Caption on white card: "USS Houston (CA 30) flying the flags of President Roosevelt and Admiral W. D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, during Fleet Problem 20, March, 1939."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
Leahy, William D.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 2
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375919
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in China
eng
Caption on back: "The USS Houston in a Chinese Port"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
China
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 48a
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375943
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_016.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) in dry dock
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 24
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375858
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel
1930
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 53
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375881
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_073.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel
1936
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 51a
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375879
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_072.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel
1936
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 51a
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375879
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel with refinery in background, taken from the air
1930
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 53
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375945
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel, approaching turning basin, taken from the air
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 53
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375947
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel, approaching turning basin, taken from the air
1930
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 54
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375951
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel, at the turning basin with aerial photographer above, taken from the air
1930-10-20
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 54
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375952
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel, at the turning basin, taken from the air
1930-10-20
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 53
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375948
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel, at the turning basin, taken from the air
1930
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 53
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375949
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel, escorted by tugboat, taken from the air
1930-10-20
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 54
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375953
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel, passing dockyards and approaching turning basin, taken from the air
1930-10-20
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 53
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375950
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel, passing refinery, taken from the air
1930-10-20
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 54
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375954
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Houston Ship Channel, taken from the air
1930-10-20
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 54
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375955
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Manila Bay
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "Manila Bay, 1941, looks like typhoon weather"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 58
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375886
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_086.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) in Manila Bay, taken from the air
1931
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 56
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375884
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in San Diego, Presidential Cruise, taken from the air
1932
eng
Inscription on back: "San Diego, 1932, Pres Roosevelt on board."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
San Diego, California
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 60
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375888
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Ship Channel, taken from the air
Southwest Air Services
1930
eng
Caption on Back: "Aerial Photograph by Southwest Air Services, 403 Union National Bank Building, Houston, Texas."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 70
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375898
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Ship Channel, taken from the air
Southwest Air Services
1930
eng
Caption on Back: "Aerial Photograph by Southwest Air Services, 403 Union National Bank Building, Houston, Texas."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 70
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375898
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) in Wangpoo [Huangpu] River
193X
eng
Inscription on back: "Anchored mid-stream in the Wangpu River, Shanghai"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Shanghai, China
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 75
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375903
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
Onlookers watch the USS Houston slide down the ways at its launching ceremony.
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375931
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
Onlookers watch the USS Houston set out to sea at its launching ceremony.
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 39
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375932
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) launching ceremony
1927-09-07
This is a deck-level photo of the USS Houston (CA-30) sliding down the ways during the launching ceremony.
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 45
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375942
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) on the Yangtze River
193X
eng
Inscription on back: "Houston - China, Yantze River, 1930's?"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
China
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 48a
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375944
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) passing Diamond Head
1939-11?
eng
Inscription on back: "Diamond Head - Hawaii - Houston, ?1930s (Nov 1939, Dad)"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Hawaii
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 51
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375878
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) passing San Jacinto Monument and Battleground
1939-04-17
eng
Caption on back: "Cruiser Houston--passing Battleground and San Jacinto Monument, April 17, 1939"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 63
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375891
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) passing San Jacinto Monument and Battleground
1939-04-17
eng
Caption on back: "Cruiser Houston--passing Battleground and San Jacinto Monument, April 17, 1939"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 63
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375891
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) passing San Jacinto Monument and Battleground
1939-04-17
eng
Caption on back: "Cruiser Houston--passing Battleground and San Jacinto Monument, April 17, 1939"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 63
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375891
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) passing San Jacinto Monument and Battleground
1939-04-17
eng
Inscription on back: "Cruiser Houston--passing Battleground and San Jacinto Monument, April 17, 1939"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 63
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375891
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) passing San Jacinto Monument and Battleground,
1939-04-17
eng
Caption on back: "Cruiser Houston--passing Battleground and San Jacinto Monument, April 17, 1939"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 63
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375891
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) passing through rural area of Houston Ship Channel, taken from the air
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 54
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375956
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_115.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) passing under Brooklyn Bridge
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 83
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375971
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_113.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) passing under the St. Johns Bridge
Angelus Studio
eng
Caption: "U.S.S. Houston, (c) 68947 Angelus"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Portland, Oregon
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 82
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375968
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) photographed from the air with other ships
Southwest Air Services
eng
Caption on back: "Aerial Photograph by Southwest Air Services, 403 Union National Bank Building, Houston, Texas."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 81
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375966
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) presented with a piano
1936-12-25
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston, Christmas Day 1936. The present is unwrapped. A piano!"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 76
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375751
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) slides down the ways at its launching ceremony
1927-09-07
eng
Caption on white card: "USS Houston (CA-30) slides down the ways at launching, 7 Sept. 1929."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 38
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375928
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_064_001.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) slides down the ways with American flag displayed on its stern, launching ceremony
1929-09-07
eng
Inscription on white card: "USS Houston (CA 30)-- slides down the ways at launching ceremonies, 7 Sept. 1929."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375941
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) through gunsight
1942
eng
Caption on back: "The last known photograph of the U.S.S. Houston. Snapped through a four inch Allied gun site at West Point. The Houston was sunk with heavy loss of life a few days later."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 48
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375874
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_108_001.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30) with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Admiral W. D. Leahy aboard, taken from the air
1939
eng
Caption on white card: "U.S.S. Houston (CA 30) with Pres. Roosevelt and Adm. W.D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, aboard to observe Fleet Problem Twenty in Caribbean waters, 1939."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
Leahy, William D.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 77
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375964
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30) with President Franklin D. Roosevelt on board in Caribbean
U.S. Navy
1939
eng
Inscription on back: "Caribbean, 1939, FDR on board, Chief of Naval Ops."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 10
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375922
No Copyright - United States
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30), flying the flags of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Admiral W.D. Leahy, taken from the air
Schwarz, Otto
1939
eng
Caption on white card: "USS Houston (CA 30) flying the flags of President Roosevelt and Admiral W. D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, March, 1939."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
Leahy, William D.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 78
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375965
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_355.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30), panoramic photograph, Presidential Cruise
1934-07
eng
Inscription on front: "U.S.S. Houston Temporary White House. President F.D. Roosevelts Hawaiian Cruise. Honolulu Harbour July 1934"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Honolulu, Hawaii
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, OVS, Item 2
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
1941
eng
Inscription on back: "USS Houston taken 6 months before WW#2, 1941"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 80
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375908
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
Inscription on back: "[Note planes pushed behind those on the cats 5 in AA guns were put there later and planes were stowed in hangers on either side of the quarterdeck (aft of th q.d.)]."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 90
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
Southwest Air Services
eng
Caption on back: "Aerial Photograph by Southwest Air Services, 403 Union National Bank Building, Houston, Texas."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 81
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375967
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_124.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 88
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375916
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_134.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 54, Folder 4
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375921
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_117.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 86
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375914
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_118.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 86
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375914
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_131.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 90
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_119.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 86
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375914
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_125.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 88
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375916
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_130.jpg
USS Houston (CA-30), taken from the air
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 90
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CL-81) launching ceremony
1943-06-19
eng
Caption on card: "Norfolk, Va., 19 June, 1943- The new cruiser, Houston, slides down the ways at her launching, 19 June 1943 at the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va. The sponsor was Mrs. Claude Hammill, of Houston, Texas."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CL-81)
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 5
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375675
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston (CL-81) launching ceremony
U.S. Navy
1943-06-19
eng
Caption on card: "Norfolk, Va., 19 June, 1943-- The new cruiser, Houston, slides down the ways at the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va., at her launching, 19 June 1943. The sponsor was Mrs. Claude Hammill, of Houston, Texas."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CL-81)
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 5
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375675
No Copyright - United States
index.cpd
USS Houston (CL-81) launching ceremony
U.S. Navy
1943-06-19
eng
Caption on card: "Norfolk, Va., 19 June 1943-- Jesse Jones, Secretary of Commerce, is shown speaking at the launching of the new cruiser Houston 19 June 1943 at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va. To the left of Mr. Jones is Senator Tom Connally, of Texas. Back of him tipping his hat is Governor Coke Stevenson, of Texas. The sponsor was Mrs. Claude Hammill, also of Houston."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CL-81)
Jones, Jesse H.
Connally, Tom
Stevenson, Coke R.
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 6
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375678
No Copyright - United States
index.cpd
USS Houston (CL-81) launching ceremony
U.S. Navy
1943-06-19
eng
Caption on card: "Norfolk, Va., 19 June, 1943-- Mayor Otis Massey of Houston, Texas, pins orchids on Mrs. Claude Hammill, sponsor, at the launching of the new cruiser Houston at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Va. The launching took place 19 June 1943."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CL-81)
Massey, Otis
Hammill, Claud
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 6
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375680
No Copyright - United States
index.cpd
USS Houston (CL-81) launching ceremony, Mrs. Claud Hammill christens the new cruiser, Houston
U.S. Navy
1943-06-19
eng
Caption on card: "Norfolk, Va., 19 June 1943-- Mrs. Claude Hammill, of Houston, Texas, christens the new cruiser, Houston at the ship's launching at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va., 19 June 1943."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CL-81)
Hammill, Claud
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 6
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375681
No Copyright - United States
index.cpd
USS Houston baseball team
1940
eng
Inscription on back: "Manila, Phillippine Islands, early - 1940."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 3, Folder 82
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375607
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston naming announcement, arrival of Navy Secretary Curtis D. Wilbur at Southern Pacific Station
1927-09-07
eng
Inscription on back: "S.P. Station, arrival of Navy Sec. Wilbur, Sept. 7, 1927 who named the U.S.S. Houston"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Wilbur, Curtis D.
Newport News, Virginia
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 36
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375927
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
USS Houston's party to USS Kent
Photo Finishing Corporation
1933-01-24
eng
Inscription on back: "Houston's party to Kent, Manila, January 24, 1933"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Manila, Philippines
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 25a
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375823
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_189.jpg
Valdon Roberts
1947~
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Roberts, Valdon
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 86
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376018
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_168.jpg
W.O. Frederick
1939
eng
Inscription on front: "W.O. Frederick, U.S. Navy, 1939"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Frederick, W. O.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 62
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375997
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_004.jpg
Werdenfels
Ships
USS Houston (AK-1)
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 1, Folder 33
/repositories/2/archival_objects/375700
Copyright Not Evaluated
hca30_201406_354.jpg
White House reception for USS Houston (CA-30)
Schutz Group Photographers
1929-09-06
eng
This is a photograph of the White House reception for the Texas party to the christening of USS Houston (CA-30). President Herbert Hoover is in the center.
Inscription on front: "White House Reception, Texas Party to Christening of Cruiser Houston Washington, D.C. Sept. 6. 1929"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Hoover, Herbert
Washington, D.C.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, OVS, Item 1
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
William C. Batchelor, Jr.
1929
eng
Inscription on back: "William Charles Batchelor, Jr at Hills ? Military Academy 1929? In Portland Ore, born 1920, San Diego, died 1943 as a prisoner of war of the Japanese, in Burma on the River Kwai railroad. R.I.P. sweet brother."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Batchelor, William C., Jr.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376046
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
William C. Batchelor, Jr., gravestone
1948-11-05
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Batchelor, William C., Jr.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 44
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376047
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
William Dow Newton, S/1c
eng
Inscription on back: "William Dow Newton S 1/c, b. 23 March 1921, lost at sea in Java Sea battle, 1 March 1942. Assigned to USS Houston at Iloilo, P.I."
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
Newton, William D.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
ID 1981-001, Box 2, Folder 78
/repositories/2/archival_objects/376010
Copyright Not Evaluated
index.cpd
William Martin DeShields
eng
Inscription on back: "Wm. Martin DeShields"
Naval operations
U.S. Navy
Battle of the Java Sea (1942)
Battle of Sunda Strait (1942)
Military life
USS Houston (CA-30)
DeShields, William M.
black-and-white photographs
photographs
Image
Cruiser Houston Collection
USS Houston (CA-30) Photographs
Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries