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Author:
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Subject:
Dorsey, Harry W 1874-1960  Search this
Ravenel, William deC  Search this
Rathbun, Richard 1852-1918  Search this
Bassler, Ray S. (Ray Smith), b. 1878  Search this
Tolman, Ruel P (Ruel Pardee) 1878-1954  Search this
Merrill, George P (George Perkins) 1854-1929  Search this
Traylor, James G  Search this
Springer, E. L  Search this
Stejneger, Leonhard 1851-1943  Search this
Freer Gallery of Art  Search this
Physical description:
Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Event; Medium: Photographic print
Type:
Photographic print
Event
Date:
1916
Category:
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Notes:
The actual turning of the sod. Groundbreaker's head is blurred.
Summary:
Groundbreaking for the Freer Gallery of Art building. September 23, 1916. Left to right, 1. W.W. Torbert; 3. H. W. Dorsey; 7. William deC. Ravenel; 10. J. S. Pollock; 11. Louis Goldberg; 12. J. W. Scollick (preparator); 14. Richard Rathbun, Acting Secretary; 15. Frank E. Gass; 18. Ray S. Bassler; 21. J. S. Goldsmith; 24. Ruel P. Tolman; 26. George P. Merrill; 28. James G. Traylor; 29. E. L. Springer; 30. Leonhard Stejneger; 31. Rosemary Whiteker.
Contained within:
Smithsonian Institution Archives Record Unit 95 Box 56 Folder 12
Contact information:
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
Topic:
Groundbreaking  Search this
Torbert, W. W  Search this
Pollock, John S  Search this
Goldberg, Louis  Search this
Scollick, J. W  Search this
Gass, Frank E  Search this
Goldsmith, James S  Search this
Whiteker, Rosemary  Search this
Standard number:
94-4417
Restrictions & Rights:
No restrictions
Data Source:
Smithsonian Archives - History Div
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sic_9417