The Don

Photograph

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Gulfport History Museum

Front

Front

Name/Title

The Don

Entry/Object ID

BTS.4

Description

A black and white photograph of the Don docked at Gulfport Pier. People stand on the boat posing for the photograph, including then mayor, Captain Walter Williams, in the back with a hat and pipe. The Gulfport Casino is visible in the background.

Photograph Details

Subject

Ferries--Florida--Gulfport--1940-1950, Boats, Fashion--1940-1950

Subject Place

City

Gulfport, FL

Collection

Photographs

Cataloged By

MC

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Unknown

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

A.P. Hull

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1947

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Reverse

Transcription

Capt Williams "Don" 1947 PHOTO A.P. HULL Phone 74-2264 126-17th Ave. N. E.

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

10 in

Web Links and URLs

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Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

"An outing on the Don. Captain Walter Williams, center back with pipe, was Mayor of Gulfport at this time. 1947."