Nathan W. Post Collection
1908-1915
Title: Nathan W. Post Collection
Dates: 1908-1915
Collection Number: GC 1267
Creator/Collector:
Extent: (Boxes: 1 legal)
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: Photographic album of Samoan scenes and of family and children [likely of Post family]; also printed material and momentos
relating to the Great White Fleet; South Seas tourism ephemera. 1908-1915, undated
Language of Material: English
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Nathan W. Post Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
Information compiled from Wikipedia: Nathan Woodworth Post (August 3, 1881 – May 30, 1938) was the 8th and 10th Governor of
American Samoa. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904, and commanded the USS Detroit (CL-8) and the Naval
Recruiting Station in Omaha, Nebraska. He served two terms as governor: from March 14 to July 14, 1913 and from October 2
to December 16, 1914. He is the first American Samoan governor to serve to two non-consecutive terms.
Scope and Content of Collection
Photographic album of Samoan scenes and of family and children [likely of Post family]; also printed material and momentos
relating to the Great White Fleet; South Seas tourism ephemera. 1908-1915, undated
American Samoa