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1. Photograph, Black-and-White - "Admiring Lauching Gifts"

   B&W photo of a group of people seated at tables at Seville's Restaurant to celebrate the launching of Navy Tanker USS YO-193. Lucille Jensen (with white hat) and Al Jensen are looking at gifts. Mrs. Jensen was sponsor for the tanker, launched on July 29, 1945, and built by the Brunswick Marine Construction Corporation. Mr. Jensen was Construction Superintendent for Brunswick Marine Construction Corporation. Handwritten on photo: Admiring La...

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2. Photograph, Black-and-White - Glenn Fite Shakes Hands with Man on Table

   B&W photo of Glenn A. Fite, in light jacket and hat, shaking hands with an unidentifed man standing on a table. They are at the J. A. Jones Shipyard, and a poster of the M pennant with one gold star is on the wall. The M pennant was awarded by U. S. Maritime Commission for outstanding production achievement. To the left of the pennant is the letter M standing for men, material, methods, machines, maintenance. Stamped on reverse: "Official P...

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3. Photograph, Black-and-White - Group at "The Launching Party" US Navy Tanker USS YO-193

   B&W photo of a group of six men (military and civilian), five women including sponsors Julie Anderson and Lucille Jensen holding floral bouquets, and a young boy at the launch ceremony for the US Navy Tanker, USS YO-193, Brunswick, GA. Handwritten on photo "Launching Party YO 193, July 29, 1945." Names handwritten on reverse: "Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Egbert Maxham, Lucille Jensen, Lt. Weed, Rev. Father Leo Ziebarth, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Huiett, Mr....

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4. Photograph, Black-and-White - Launch of U.S. Navy Tanker YO-193, Brunswick River

   B&W photo of the launch of U.S. Navy tanker USS YO-193 into the Brunswick River, Brunswick, Georgia. The tanker, often called a "yard oiler" or "fleet oiler" was built at the Brunswick Marine Construction Corporation during World War II. It is decorated with nautical flags. Shipyard workers line the shipway. Handwritten on photo: "In the Water" July 29th 1945, Brunswick, Ga. Stamped on reverse: C. E. Ragland, Commercial and Portrait Photo...

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5. Photograph, Black-and-White - Lucille Jensen "Smashing the Champagne Bottle" USS YO-193

   B&W photo of Lucille Jensen at the launch of US Navy Tanker, USS YO-193, Brunswick, GA. Handwritten on photo "Smashing the Champagne Bottle, YO 193, July 29, 1945" Stamped on reverse "C. E. Ragland, Commerical and Portrait Photography."

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6. Photograph, Black-and-White - Private Ship Built by Adolph Jensen

   B&W photo of a boat decorated with nautical flags, Brunswick, Georgia. The boat is out of the water on jackstands. One man is on the deck, and workers are alongside the hull. Handwritten on reverse "Private - Ship made by Adolph Jensen, 1949, for Brunswick Marine Co." Mr. Jensen was Construction Superintendent for Brunswick Marine Construction Corporation. Stamped on reverse "Photo by C. E. Ragland, Parker Building, Brunswick, Georgia, ph...

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7. Photograph, Black-and-White - Speaker, State Commissioner of Labor, Ben T. Huiett

   B&W photo of a speaker at the launch ceremony of the US Navy Tanker, USS YO-193, Brunswick, Georgia. Handwritten on photo "State Commissioner of Labor, Ben T. Huiett, at the mic, July 29th, 1945." Lucille Jensen and Rev. Father Leo Ziebarth are on his left. Handwritten on reverse "Mr. Huiett, Rev. Father Leo Ziebarth, Lucille." Stamped on reverse "C. E. Ragland, Commerical and Protrait Photography"

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8. Photograph, Black-and-White - Sponsors Julie Anderson and Lucille Jensen, Launch Ceremony

   B&W photo of sponsors Julie Anderson (left) and Lucille Jensen (right), holding floral bouquets at the launch ceremony for U.S. Navy Tanker, USS YO-193, Brunswick, GA. July 29, 1945. Handwritten on photo: " Matron of Honor Mrs. Julie Anderson, Sponsore [sic] Mrs. Adolph P. Jensen" Handwritten on reverse: "Mrs. Anderson, L. Jensen, Brunswick, Ga., 1945." Stamped on reverse: "C. E. Ragland, Commerical and Portrait Photography."

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Postcard - The King and Prince Hotel

   Colorized postcard with caption: "The King and Prince Hotel, St. Simons Island, Ga." ca. 1941 Printed on reverse: "The King and Prince Hotel, St. Simons Island, Georgia. One of the Golden Isles of Georgia. A new seaside resort hotel. Directly on the Atlantic. Open the year round."

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10. Print, Photographic - Bragdon Family, Launch Ceremony, SS Harold O. Wilson

    SS Harold O. Wilson, Liberty Ship 77, J. A. Jones Shipyard, Brunswick, GA. Jones Construction Company, Inc., Catalog Number 77-10. General John S. Bragdon stands between his wife, Sponsor Mrs. J. S. Bragdon and his daughter, Co- sponsor Lt. (J.G.) Dorothy Bragdon during the launch ceremony for the SS Harold O. Wilson.

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. Print, Photographic - C. M. Worrell Speaking at Event

    B&W photo of C. M. Worrell speaking at an event on April 19, 1945, presumably associated with construction of Liberty and Knot Ships built at the J. A. Jones Shipyard in Brunswick, Georgia during World War II. Worrell, in military attire, stands behind patriotic bunting. The shipyard was owned by J. A. Jones Construction Co., Inc. Handwritten on reverse: Brunswick, Ga April 19, 1945

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. Print, Photographic - Co-Sponsor, Launch Switch, Launch Ceremony, SS Halton R. Carey

    SS Halton R. Carey, Liberty Ship 79, J. A. Jones Shipyard, Brunswick, GA. Jones Construction Company, Inc., Catalog Number 79-12. One of the co-sponsors stands on the raised platform with her hand on the launch switch during the launch ceremony of the MS Sinnett.

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13. Print, Photographic - Co-Sponsors and Guests, Launch Ceremony, SS Arthur M. Hulbert

    SS Arthur M. Hulbert, Liberty Ship 70, J. A. Jones Shipyard, Brunswick, GA. Jones Construction Company, Inc., Catalog Number 70-2. The co-sponsors and speaker stand with guests during the launch ceremony of the SS Arthur M. Hulbert. An American flag is prominently displayed behind them. The shipyard and workers are in the background. .

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. Print, Photographic - Cranes at J. A. Jones Shipyard

    B&W photo of cranes at the J. A. Jones Shipyard in Brunswick, Georgia. The date of this photo is unknown. Liberty and Knot Ships were built at this shipyard during World War II. Handwritten on reverse: End of a Shift

    Record Type: Photo

    
15. Print, Photographic - Farewell Event for John D. Pellett

    B&W photo of Emil J. Kratt, John D. Pellett, Frank M. Scarlett and G. H. Buchanan (left to right) at Pellett's farewell event on his leaving the J. A. Jones Shipyard in Brunswick, Georgia. Pellett served along side of Kratt as site managers at the shipyard. Handwritten on reverse: night before Heart attack 2/14/45 E J K ...

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16. Print, Photographic - Farewell Event for John D. Pellett

    B&W photo of a large group of men, including Emil J. Kratt, Frank Poole, Paul N. Beall, Frank M. Scarlett and G. H. Buchanan, at a farewell event for John D. Pellett on his leaving the J. A. Jones Shipyard in Brunswick, Georgia. Pellett is standing in the center of the front row. The men are in suits at this outdoor event. Several chefs are in the background. Pellett served with Kratt as site managers of the shipyard. Handwritten on reve...

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. Print, Photographic - General and Mrs. John S. Bragdon, Launch Ceremony, SS Harold O. Wilson

    SS Harold O. Wilson, Liberty Ship 77, J. A. Jones Shipyard, Brunswick, GA. Jones Construction Company, Inc., Catalog Number 77-15. Sponsor Mrs. J. S. Bragdon with her husband, General John S. Bragdon, during the launch ceremony of the SS Harold O. Wilson.

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Print, Photographic - Guest, General Bragdon, Emil Kratt, Launch Ceremony, SS Harold O. Wilson

    SS Harold O. Wilson, Liberty Ship 77, J. A. Jones Shipyard, Brunswick, GA. Jones Construction Company, Inc., Catalog Number 77-8. General John S. Bragdon stands between Emil J. Kratt (right) and a male guest at the launch ceremony for the SS Harold O. Wilson. Emil J. Kratt was the manager of the J. A. Jones Shipyard.

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Print, Photographic - Guests, Launch Ceremony, SS Halton R. Carey

    SS Halton R. Carey, Liberty Ship 79, J. A. Jones Shipyard, Brunswick, GA. Jones Construction Company, Inc., Catalog Number 79-3. Guests, including military personnel and small children, look up toward the raised platform during the launch ceremony for the SS Halton R. Carey.

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20. Print, Photographic - Guests, Launch Ceremony, SS Harold O. Wilson

    SS Harold O. Wilson, Liberty Ship 77, J. A. Jones Shipyard, Brunswick, GA. Jones Construction Company, Inc., Catalog Number 77-11. Two unidentified female guests at the launch ceremony for the SS Harold O. Wilson.

    Record Type: Photo