[Photograph of Admiral Bryant and Captain Baker]

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Photograph of Rear Admiral Carleton Bryant standing with Captain Charles Baker on board the U.S.S. Texas in the New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. According to the photo, the large shell between the men was one that "penetrated the ship off Cherbourg." Both men are wearing their black dress uniforms, with the ship's large guns looming overhead.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 19 cm.

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United States. Navy. October 12, 1944.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2015 and was provided by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 510 times, with 9 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Photograph of Rear Admiral Carleton Bryant standing with Captain Charles Baker on board the U.S.S. Texas in the New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. According to the photo, the large shell between the men was one that "penetrated the ship off Cherbourg." Both men are wearing their black dress uniforms, with the ship's large guns looming overhead.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 19 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials provides a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas.

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Battleship Texas State Historic Site Photograph Collection

These photographs depict the evolution of the famous Battleship Texas, including its technology and appearance over time, how she contributed to war efforts, and the lives of the men who served on the ship.

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  • October 12, 1944

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  • Feb. 18, 2016, 10:48 p.m.

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  • June 10, 2016, 5:40 p.m.

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United States. Navy. [Photograph of Admiral Bryant and Captain Baker], photograph, October 12, 1944; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth700704/: accessed May 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

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