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Ted C. Muller photographs of battleships, 1908
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Muller, Ted C.
- Title
- Ted C. Muller photographs of battleships
- Dates
- 1908 (inclusive)19081908
- Quantity
- 14 photographic prints (1 folder) ; 10 x 13 1/2 in.
- Collection Number
- PH1254
- Summary
- Photographs of United States Navy battleships on the water
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
-
Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Ted C. Muller was originally from San Francisco. In 1912 he started working for the Defender Photo Supply Company after leaving the Artura Photo Supply Company. His shop, Sunset Photo Supply, was located in the Aronson Building, San Francisco.
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
Probably the Great White Fleet battleships that circumnavigated the world from December 16, 1907 to February 22, 1909. The fleet provided a visual presentation of the United States' military strength and industrial power as well as a vessel of American goodwill as the fleet stopped in six continents. The fleet, named for thier bright white hulls, sailed from Hampton Roads, Virginia on 16 December 1907 for Trinidad, British West Indies, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Punta Arenas, Chile, Callao, Peru, Magdalena Bay, Mexico, and arrived at San Francisco on May 6, 1908. They left San Francisco the next day for Honolulu, Hawaii, Auckland, New Zealand, Australia, Manila, Philippines. Yokohama, Japan, Colombo, Ceylon, Suez, Egypt, Naples, Italy, and finally returning to Hampton Roads, Virginia on February 22, 1909.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs of United States Navy battleships on the water.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
BattleshipsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 1 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Alabama
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Alabama (BB-8) was
launched May 18, 1898.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 2 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Connecticut
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Connecticut (BB-18) was
launched September 29, 1904. It was considered the most advanced ship in the
U.S. Navy at the time.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 3 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Georgia
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Georgia (BB-15) was
launched October 11, 1904 by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 4 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Illinois
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Illinois (BB-7) was
launched on October 4, 1898.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 5 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Kearsarge
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Kearsarge (BB-5) was
launched on March 24, 1898.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 6 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Kentucky
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Kentucky (BB-6) was
launched on March 24, 1898.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 7 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Louisiana
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Louisiana (BB-19) was
launched on August 27, 1904.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 8 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Maine
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Maine (BB-10) was
launched on July 27, 1901.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 9 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Minnesota
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Minnesota (BB-22) was
launched on April 8, 1905.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 10 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Missouri
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Missouri (BB-11) was
launched on December 28, 1901.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 11 |
Battleship U.S.S.
New Jersey
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. New Jersey (BB-16) was
launched on November 10, 1904.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 12 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Ohio
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Ohio (BB-12) was
launched on May 18, 1901.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 13 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Vermont
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Vermont (BB-20) was
launched on August 31, 1905.
|
1908 |
| 1 | 14 |
Battleship U.S.S.
Virginia
T.C. Muller
(photographer)
The U.S.S. Virginia (BB-13) was
launched on April 6, 1904.
|
1908 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Battleships--United States--Photographs
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
