Secretary Patrick Hurley's Daughter "drawing water" for Christening of new Steamer "George Washington"

Containers:
Box 33
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Black and white photograph taken August 1930 of Secretary Patrick J. Hurley's daughter (Ruth Hurley) drawing water to be used in christening new US Line Streamer "George Washington". A film crew and photographers stand outside the dairy and Ms. Hurley emerges with a jug of water. The photograph is glued to heavy stock paper.
Dimensions:
Overall paper support: 8 in. x 6 3/4 in. Photograph: 5 1/4 in. x 3 3/16 in.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.