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Photo # NH 52907:  Navy Department office scene, 1918-19

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-- PLACES -- UNITED STATES -- WASHINGTON, D.C.

"Main Navy" and "Munitions" Buildings --
Interior Views (II-A): Miscellaneous Offices, 1918-1919 (Part 1).


This page features pictures of miscellaneous offices inside the Main Navy and Munitions buildings, in 1918-1919.

For other 1918-19 Main Navy and Munitions Buildings interior views, see:

  • "Main Navy" and "Munitions" Buildings -- Interior Views (II).


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 52900

    Navy Department, Washington, D.C.


    Military and civilian personnel in a Navy Department office (apparently a mail room) in the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, in 1918 or early 1919.
    Most of the women in the foreground are Navy Yeomen (F).
    Note typewriter on desk at center, mail "pigeonholes" in the left background, and Victory Liberty Loan poster on the wall in the center background.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 123KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 52901

    Navy Department, Washington, D.C.


    Military and civilian personnel in a Navy Department office at the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, circa 1918 or early 1919.
    Note typewriters, typing desks and telephones.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 117KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 52902

    Navy Department, Washington, D.C.


    Military and civilian personnel at work in a Navy Department accounting office at the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, circa 1918 or early 1919.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 103KB; 740 x 615 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 52903

    Navy Department, Washington, D.C.


    Scene in a Navy Department office at the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, circa 1918 or early 1919.
    Note tabulating machine in use in the left center foreground.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 163KB; 740 x 615 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 52904

    Navy Department, Washington, D.C.


    Scene in a Navy Department office at the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, circa 1918 or early 1919.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 99KB; 740 x 595 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 52905

    Navy Department, Washington, D.C.


    Military and civilian personnel maintaining files in a Navy Department office in the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, in 1918 or early 1919.
    Many of the women present are Navy Yeomen (F).
    Note hatracks around the office, with many Yeoman (F) uniform hats on them.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 134KB; 740 x 595 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 52906

    Navy Department, Washington, D.C.


    Military and civilian personnel in a Navy Department office in the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, in 1918 or early 1919.
    Many of the women present are Navy Yeomen (F). There is at least one male Chief Yeoman (left center, middle) in the group and what appears to be a civilian supervisor (standing, by pillar).
    Note calculating machines at several workstations, spool of red tape on the desk in the right foreground, drop cords from ceiling electrical fixtures and lockers along the wall in the distance.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 145KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 52907

    Navy Department, Washington, D.C.


    Civilian and Naval personnel at work at the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, circa 1918 or early 1919.
    This office is on an upper floor at the south end of one of the buildings' wings.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 123KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 52908

    Navy Department, Washington, D.C.


    Military and civilian personnel in a Navy Department office in the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, in 1918 or early 1919.
    Many of the women present are Navy Yeomen (F). There are several officers in the room, including a lieutenant commander (with an overseas chevron on his sleeve) at right.
    Note open windows, many with sunscreens installed, and desks designed for filing purposes.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 131KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 52909

    Navy Department, Washington, D.C.


    Military and civilian personnel in a Navy Department office in the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, in 1918 or early 1919.
    Many of the women present are Navy Yeomen (F). There are two male Chief Yeomen at the first two rows of desks and typewriters on most desks.
    Note name tag for "Miss Anderson" in the lower right foreground.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 150KB; 690 x 640 pixels

     

    For other 1918-19 Main Navy and Munitions Buildings interior views, see:

  • "Main Navy" and "Munitions" Buildings -- Interior Views (II).


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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    Page made 5 October 2001
    Revised 8 November 2001