Ford Frick and Blanche McGraw photograph

Date1943 September 22

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Blanche McGraw, left, captured with Ford Frick, right, as they popped a bottle of champagne to celebrate the launching of the S.S. John J. McGraw. Based on the caption this photograph was taken on September 22, 1943.

Object numberB-1947-0025-03

Subject McGraw, Blanche, 1882-1962

Subject Frick, Ford C.

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions10 x 8 in.

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TrannscriptionA caption on the front of the photograph reads, "Launching S.S. John J. McGraw Fairfield, MD. Sept. 22, 1943." A caption written on the back of the photograph (not shown) reads, "President of ... and me."

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