Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Perry G. Davis Jim Cavin United States Navy
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 1 cu. ft. (2 boxes)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Papers of Perry G. Davis. Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains unique visual material on Japan and China prior to World War I. It contains black and white and hand-colored postcards of the early 20th century in Japan and China; it also contains one book and a leather-bound portfolio used by Perry in his journeys on Navy ships. There are two professional portraits of Perry Davis: one was taken prior to joining the Navy and the other in Yokohama City, on a rickshaw. The photographs of Yokohama City depict the portside city located on Tokyo Bay, its houses and streets. When the ships of the Great White Fleet toured Japan, the crew and officers participated in sports events and were welcomed with bouquets. In China, the crew collected postcards which depicted buildings and monuments.
- Biographical / historical:
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Perry G. Davis, born in 1886 in Missouri, became a sailor on ships of the Great White Fleet during its tour of the Orient from 1908 to 1909.
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research. Please make an appointment with the Museum Archivist or Museum Director for access to the collection.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright restrictions apply to this collection. Please inquire in writing. The material may not be used without permission.
- Preferred citation:
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Papers of Perry G. Davis. Los Angeles Maritime Museum
- Location of this collection:
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Berth 84Foot of 6th StSan Pedro, CA 90043, US
- Contact:
- (310) 548-7618