U.S.S. Salt Lake City photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P0346

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The U.S.S. Salt Lake City (CA-25) was commissioned into the U.S. Navy on December 11, 1929, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. After serving with great distinction in the Pacific theater during World War II, she was sunk as a target ship on May 25, 1948, off the California coast.

This collection of photos was taken at the launching of the Salt Lake City on January 23, 1929. It consists of eight photographs bound in a scrapbook.

It is believed that the collection was donated by one of Reed Smoot's daughters but the donor has not been definitely identified. Sen. Smoot was an influential member of the Senate at the time and was present at the launching.

Dates

1929

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

8 Photographic Prints : 8 B&W prints

Additional Description

Abstract

U.S.S. Salt Lake City photograph collection contains photographs of the launching of the U.S.S. Salt Lake City on January 23, 1929 and associated activities. The collection also includes a photograph of Reed Smoot with other attending dignitaries.