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[World War II Monument]
This obelisk like structure honors the men and women who served their country during World War II and had lived in the area of Bristol. Stars next to the names signifies those who gave their lives in the war. The monument is located at Pond and Fillmore Streets. -
[A parade float turning the corner from Pond Street on to Jefferson Avenue, traveling to Radcliffe Street]
Note the building at Jefferson Avenue and Pond Street with the metal awning over the sidewalk--a grocery store. This warmer weather image may have been a celebration at the conclusion of World War II (1945) with a parade. -
[World War II, Bristol, PA "Scrap Drive"]
American Legion Home, Radcliffe Street. -
[Inside the Grand Theater at Mill Street and Old Route 13]
People standing, some with hands over their heart. The National Anthem was probably being played. Before 1927, the theater was called The Forest Theater. In 1928, "The Jazz Singer" (credited with being the first talking movie) was the first movie shown in the newly named theater. In 1959, well-known Broadway stars performed in the Bristol Playhouse, as it was then being called. -
[Employees of Fleetwings-Keystone Kaiser Corporation]
In the center is Joseph Ferry, Senior Accountant for Fleetwings-Keystone Kaiser. He later resigned to become Bristol Borough Tax Collector.
Other men unidentified. -
[Ration Board Office during World War II at Farragut and Fillmore Streets]
From left to right: seated: Pauline Napoli (Spinelli) and Emma Dayoff. Standing: unidentified, Lottie Smith, Marian Lynne, Eliza Groomes, Manda Shrink, unidentified, unidentified. -
[Harriman business district]
Built during World War I, photograph taken circa World War II. -
[Fleetwings employees, posed by signage]
Banner in background in honor of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. -
[Rae Mauro, "Meet your Reporter"]
Clipping from "Fleetwings News" "Meet Your Reporter" segment included on back of photograph, dated September 1945. “Covering the news in the Dope Room for about a year.”
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Bill Schmidt, Procurement]
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[George Barton, Supervisor of Inspection]
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[David Saint, assembly line man]
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[From left: Russell Stanton (Union President), Bill Engle (Test Pilot), Alfred Ziegler (shop foreman and most senior employee), and unidentified secretary in front of the F5 Seabird]
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[William R. Pray, Supervisor of Maintenance]
Photograph used in "Fleetwings News" suggestion awards.
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[George Matlack, photograph used in "Fleetwings News" suggestion awards]
“Honor Roll August 1945.”
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Mary Beebe, Fleetwings reporter]
Includes clipping from "Meet Your Reporter, Factory Footnotes," dated May 1944 with the same photograph featured.
Mary worked in the Time Study office, Plant 1. She was married to Willard Beebe, who was serving in Africa and had received two Purple Hearts. -
[Tool Engineering Department]
Written on back of photograph: "second from right--'Slim' Titus."
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Lunchtime entertainment]
Ed King, sitting in front.
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Manager Department]
Devon Smith, third from left with glasses. Others unidentified.
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Superintendent Department]
Written on back: "Super. Dept."
Standing, from left: [Hempom], [Forrestal]. Seated, from left: Westberg, Norman Park with hand on paper. -
[Personnel Manager giving award to Bill Albright and friend, "Canon"]
Written on back of photograph: “Fleetwings News—December Suggestion Box—pg. 23.”
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Testimonial Dinner for Walter Strang]
Standing at head table (from left): unidentified, Mary Costello, Sherlock Hackly, Charlotte Gade, Walter Strang, Betty Wetherill, Fallon, Boyd, assistant plant superintendent.
Seated at left table (identified): first on left: Alexander, third on right: Ann Swift.
Seated at right table (identified): Mary Keene, back left corner in front of Fallon, and Ed Yoaim back right corner. -
[Personnel Department]
From left: Charlotte Gade, Walter Strang, Betty Witherill.
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Department party]
Carl De Ganahl standing far right.
On back of photograph: "File copy, Eljay Photo Service, 42 W. 48 St., NY City, Bryant 9-7675." -
[Speech with members of the US Army]
Frank De Ganahl on far left. -
[Procurement Department]
Norman Park in center. Others unidentified.
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Aircraft instructors]
Second from left: Paul Linahan, fifth from left: Perkins, fourth from right: Guy Noaimi, far right: Bill Black.
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna."