Photograph album of U.S. Army camp and military parades in Northern California

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  Photograph album of U.S. Army Camp McKinley, Honolulu, Hawaii

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  An album of photographs documenting American soldiers at Camp McKinley, the first U.S. military post in Hawaii. The camp was established in August 1898, just days after Hawaii's annexation by the United States. The album begins with six images of a mainland military camp, most likely Camp Merritt near San Francisco, and a street scene in what appears to be San Francisco. The next images show soldiers in candid scenes on the deck of a ship, presumably on their voyage to Hawaii. The remaining photographs are in Hawaii, showing soldiers next to canvas tents, in drilling exercises, and in scenes around camp. Soldiers' tents are also seen inside the racetrack at Kapiolani Park. Some images depict Native Hawaiians posing in front of their houses or with American soldiers. There is also one view of Honolulu's main street, and some views of Diamond Head, local agricultural crops, and a stone church. There is no writing in the album and the identity of the photographer and compiler of this album is unknown.

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  James R. Vial photograph album of U.S. military police service in Manila, Philippines

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  A photograph and scrapbook album compiled by serviceman James R. Vial, documenting his time with the U.S. 1123rd Military Police Company in Manila, Philippines, in 1946. The photographs include soldiers at the base, the mess hall and bunks, and images of Filipino residents posed for portraits or in everyday activities. Several images document the Philippines Independence Day parade and ceremony on July 4, 1946, including close-up views of the speakers: Philippines President Manuel Roxas, Vice President Elpidio Quirino, and General Douglas MacArthur. Soldiers are seen returning to the U.S. via the U.S.S. Comet, entering the San Francisco Bay on October 8, 1946. The album also includes some of Vial's military documents, ration cards, newspaper clippings, and Japanese/Philippines currency.

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  Photograph album of California with soldiers at training camp

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  A photograph album compiled by an unidentified person containing snapshots of San Francisco, San Diego, and mountain scenery (presumably the High Sierras). Views show soldiers in group portraits and in formation at a training camp (possibly the Presidio in San Francisco?); camping in the wilderness; a large dam; Chutes Zoological Promenade and Cliff House in San Francisco; and one view of people riding a sightseeing trolley in San Diego. A young man and woman are in several views. One loose photograph shows a lighted night street scene by San Francisco photographer W. E. Worden. There are no identifications in the album.

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  Photograph album of Northern California residence and grounds

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  A family photograph album with snapshots of a large residence, smaller dwellings and extensive grounds, in what appears to be the San Francisco Bay Area, California. There are many views of a main house and details of landscaping, woods, and vegetation, with several close-ups of harvested fruit and vegetables. Unidentified men, women and children appear in scenes on the property, and children are seen swimming in an unusual above-ground concrete swimming pool next to a small house with bamboo siding and fencing. The album begins with photographs of a street and long driveway, with the address "2000" on a stone. The main house pictured is a large Swiss-chalet style residence, with some elements of Arts and Crafts style architecture, situated on a hill, with a view. Interior views show rich furnishings, tapestries, and a large kitchen with canning jars set out for fruit. The house and its residents are unidentified.

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  Photograph album of U.S. Asiatic Fleet serviceman stationed in the Philippines

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  A photograph album chronicling the travels of an unidentified U.S. Navy Reserve officer while serving with the Asiatic Fleet and the Pacific Reserve Fleet, from 1912 to 1920, while stationed in the Philippines. The photographs also incude Shanghai, China and San Diego, San Pedro, and San Francisco, California, with a visit to the Panama Pacific International Exposition. There are also images of the USS Maumee launching in California, the USS South Dakota, and several other Navy vessels and facilities in and around Manila, Subic Bay, and the naval base at Olangapo, Philippines. The mostly snapshot images also depict Philippine residents in everyday activities, a 1920 Fourth of July parade, indigenous Philippine inhabitants in an archery contest, street scenes, and a funeral. Handwritten captions appear throughout the album, and some images have captions in the negative.

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  Photograph album of U.S. Army Air Service aerial photographs of the Philippines, South China Sea and California

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  An album of mostly aerial photographs taken during the 1920s by the U.S. Army Air Service, 15th Photographic Section above the Philippines and South China Sea, as well as Northern California, and some in New York. In addition to aerial views, there are images of planes flying in formation, airfields, dirigibles, and ships. Some Philippines locations photographed include Cagayan Valley, Magat River, Nueva Vizcaya, and Jolo, as well as images of U.S. Navy ships and aircraft stationed at the islands. Northern California aerial images include Yosemite, San Francisco, and Lake Tahoe. The 15th Photographic Section soldiers and personnel are seen in three group photographs listing their names, 1929 and 1930.

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