Civilian gentlemen, possibly Pendleton Shipyards employees, at restaurant in probably New Orleans, Louisiana, 1942-43
Gift in Memory of Pendleton & Hannah Lehde
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Twelve civilian gentlemen, possibly employees of Pendleton Shipyards, sitting and standing for picture at table in restaurant. Personal Caption: "Pendleton Shipyards. Pendleton Lehde, first row, far right." Probably New Orleans, Louisiana. 1942-43
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1942
1943
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This collection contains items from the civilian service of Pendleton E. Lehde, who was the President of Pendleton Shipyard in New Orleans, Louisiana. The yard opened in 1941 and was located at the Florida Avenue Wharf. The shipyard handled the inspection of many smaller vessels that were built further upriver as well as the construction of Liberty ships. The collection consists of photographs depicting the construction and launching of ships at the shipyard from 1942-1944.
Geography:
New Orleans
Latitude:
29.950
Longitude:
-90.067
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Group portraits--Louisiana
Men--Louisiana
Employees--Louisiana
Restaurants--Louisiana
Boat & ship industry--Louisiana