Lawrence C. Campbell and Mrs. Horace Mann Towner at the Christening of the S. S. Mount Vernon

Containers:
Box 33
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Black and white photograph of Lawrence C. Campbell of the Wilson Line standing next to Mrs. Horace Mann Towner (Harriet Elizabeth Cole), Regent for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, holding a bouquet of roses at the christening of the S. S. Mount Vernon at the Mount Vernon wharf. The newest excursion boat for the Wilson Line traveled from Washington, D. C. and made stops at Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall. Able to carry 2,400 passengers the boat also featured innovations which included an air conditioned dance floor and refreshment stands. The photograph is by F. L. Ankers.
Dimensions:
8 in x 10 1/2 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.